Chapter 1: The Beginning of a new era
Spoiler:
The year is 2108 in Saint Walker City. A young boy is running with all his strength out of the town’s hospital. He has curly blonde hair and deep blue eyes. He is not too tall. After about 10 minutes running he arrives at his house. He enters hasty and packs a few stuff nervously. He then shuts the door behind him and looks his house as if he is looking at it for the last time. After a long moment he resumed running. He knew where his destination was. He looked at the orb in his hand. He then placed it in his pocket and stopped outside a house. He rang the bell.
After a few seconds a young man opened the door. He had black hair and was a little chubby. He looked up at the boy
Boy: Pheristos, what are you doing here at this late hour?
Pheristos: Hey Mirage and sorry for the bother
Mirage: It’s fine. What’s going on?
Pheristos: I have to find a… before finish his phrase
Mirage: A glestei, no Pheristos! I don’t want to be a part of this world. You are on your own…
Pheristos looked Mirage in the eyes. He was his best friend. He hated to do this without him. Nevertheless he turned and left…
Not a while later he reached the port. He looked around. The docks of the city were huge. Many ships of many sizes entered and exited at this moment. From a ship nearby he heard voices…
Man: Come on you old chickens! My grandmother can carry these crates faster than you.
The man shouting was tall and muscular. This looks fine, Pheristos thought. He approached the man
Pheristos: Hello sir, sorry to bother you.
Man: Hmm… Who are you young lad?
Pheristos: Is this ship sailing today?
Man: Yes, she is indeed.
Pheristos: Could I join the crew please?
The man looked at him as he was a bug before saying: Yes you can.
Pheristos was happy to find his way out of this town.
As a sailor informed Pheristos the ship would sail to Tydon Village. It was a small port of fishermen. He took out his orb and gazes at it. Then he heard steps nearby. He quickly hid the glestei in his backpack. At that time and old man approached him and sat next to him. For a long while nobody spoke but then the man said
Old Man: You know son that’s not an easy path to follow if you are not strong enough
Pheristos looked at him puzzled and then understood what he was talking about
Pheristos: How do you…
Old Man: That is of no importance. What is important…do you know how to use them?
Pheristos: I am not really sure, to be honest. I think I just squeeze and BOOM they work. How do you know so much? Who are you? Can you tell me more about this world?
Old Man: My name is Monesias and I am from Crete’s Aphamai (Crete’s kingdom). There are 5 kingdoms in total. Egypt’s Akaiketsu, Japan’s Arana, Norway’s Vikings and Turkish Harukin. Every one of these creates their own unique glesteis and have a different ring of a specific color (blue, orange, white, brown and red). Also pirates have stolen a great number of orbs and managed to manipulate them in black. You see, mine are blue. Through the decades there have been great wars between the users. What’s your name son?
Pheristos: Pheristos
Monesias: Hmm, a Greek name huh? You should visit our kingdom when you learn more about this world. Take this with you. (He hands Pheristos a rare glestei). Squeeze it when you are in danger.
Pheristos: Thank you Monesias, be sure I will.
They carried on talking about this mysterious new world and the dangers it contained for a long time when a young sailor approached them!
Sailor: Sir Monesias, we scouted a pirate ship at 10 o clock.
Monesias: Those damn brats. Pheristos stay here it’s safe.
The two men exited the dock. In no more than two minutes Pheristos hear loud noises. He couldn’t hold so he exited to main part of the ship. Then he saw it. A pirate flag was raising for a ship no more than 100 meters away from theirs. The he heard Monesias talking!
Monesias: Be ready men! Prepare the glesteis!
Then all men at the same time dropped different colored glesteis towards the enemy ship. Monesias smiled wildly and released one of his orbs. An enormous dragon emerged from the orb and threw a fireball at the enemy ship
Pheristos: Wha…what? For real….?
Then a cloud of black orbs covered the air as the pirates threw back at the sailors. A rain of swords started falling on the ship and one almost stabbed Pheristos who dogged it at the last minute. He looked around and saw that two other men weren’t so lucky. Then the pirates started boarding at their ship one of them run straight at Pheristos. Before he could reach him though Monesia’s dragon caught him and threw him in the sea
Monesias: I told you to stay downstairs Pheristos
Pheristos: I am sorry I just wanted to help
Monesia’s turned around and left. The battle continued for a while and Pheristos was watching hidden behind a crate. Suddenly he heard a voise behind him
Pirate: Ha ha… you are mine!
He turned and saw a pirate facing him. The pirate squeezed an orb and a topaz tiger emerged from it facing Pheristos.
Now it’s my chance, Pheristos thought.
He took his glestei from his pocket and threw it out. He didn’t know what it would bring out. A small puppet emerged and barked scared. The pirate burst out laughing. A nearby sailor saw the situation and planted a bullet on the pirate’s heart instantly killing the tiger as well. Pheristos knew that if the controller dies, so does the creature.
Although it seemed sailors would win, the pirate’s captain emerged and slayed Monesia’s dragon.
Monesias: You son of…. TARGET THE MONSTERS NOT THE PIRATES
Then as the battle went on and on Monesias battled sword to sword with the captain of the pirates. The captain summoned a gigantic octopus only to be slayed by another of Monesia’s dragon. All of a sudden a lone gunshot was heard and silent fell in the ship. The pirate’s captain had a bullet in his chest. He made a few final steps and dropped dead on the deck
Pirate: RETREAT RETREAT THE CAPTAIN IS DEAD
The pirates started feeing back to their ship while being chased by both creatures and men…
When they were well gone Pheristos thought to himself
Is this the world I am entering? Will I take part in battles like this? What adventures lie ahead?
The year is 2108 in Saint Walker City. A young boy is running with all his strength out of the town’s hospital. He has curly blonde hair and deep blue eyes. He is not too tall. After about 10 minutes running he arrives at his house. He enters hasty and packs a few stuff nervously. He then shuts the door behind him and looks his house as if he is looking at it for the last time. After a long moment he resumed running. He knew where his destination was. He looked at the orb in his hand. He then placed it in his pocket and stopped outside a house. He rang the bell.
After a few seconds a young man opened the door. He had black hair and was a little chubby. He looked up at the boy
Boy: Pheristos, what are you doing here at this late hour?
Pheristos: Hey Mirage and sorry for the bother
Mirage: It’s fine. What’s going on?
Pheristos: I have to find a… before finish his phrase
Mirage: A glestei, no Pheristos! I don’t want to be a part of this world. You are on your own…
Pheristos looked Mirage in the eyes. He was his best friend. He hated to do this without him. Nevertheless he turned and left…
Not a while later he reached the port. He looked around. The docks of the city were huge. Many ships of many sizes entered and exited at this moment. From a ship nearby he heard voices…
Man: Come on you old chickens! My grandmother can carry these crates faster than you.
The man shouting was tall and muscular. This looks fine, Pheristos thought. He approached the man
Pheristos: Hello sir, sorry to bother you.
Man: Hmm… Who are you young lad?
Pheristos: Is this ship sailing today?
Man: Yes, she is indeed.
Pheristos: Could I join the crew please?
The man looked at him as he was a bug before saying: Yes you can.
Pheristos was happy to find his way out of this town.
As a sailor informed Pheristos the ship would sail to Tydon Village. It was a small port of fishermen. He took out his orb and gazes at it. Then he heard steps nearby. He quickly hid the glestei in his backpack. At that time and old man approached him and sat next to him. For a long while nobody spoke but then the man said
Old Man: You know son that’s not an easy path to follow if you are not strong enough
Pheristos looked at him puzzled and then understood what he was talking about
Pheristos: How do you…
Old Man: That is of no importance. What is important…do you know how to use them?
Pheristos: I am not really sure, to be honest. I think I just squeeze and BOOM they work. How do you know so much? Who are you? Can you tell me more about this world?
Old Man: My name is Monesias and I am from Crete’s Aphamai (Crete’s kingdom). There are 5 kingdoms in total. Egypt’s Akaiketsu, Japan’s Arana, Norway’s Vikings and Turkish Harukin. Every one of these creates their own unique glesteis and have a different ring of a specific color (blue, orange, white, brown and red). Also pirates have stolen a great number of orbs and managed to manipulate them in black. You see, mine are blue. Through the decades there have been great wars between the users. What’s your name son?
Pheristos: Pheristos
Monesias: Hmm, a Greek name huh? You should visit our kingdom when you learn more about this world. Take this with you. (He hands Pheristos a rare glestei). Squeeze it when you are in danger.
Pheristos: Thank you Monesias, be sure I will.
They carried on talking about this mysterious new world and the dangers it contained for a long time when a young sailor approached them!
Sailor: Sir Monesias, we scouted a pirate ship at 10 o clock.
Monesias: Those damn brats. Pheristos stay here it’s safe.
The two men exited the dock. In no more than two minutes Pheristos hear loud noises. He couldn’t hold so he exited to main part of the ship. Then he saw it. A pirate flag was raising for a ship no more than 100 meters away from theirs. The he heard Monesias talking!
Monesias: Be ready men! Prepare the glesteis!
Then all men at the same time dropped different colored glesteis towards the enemy ship. Monesias smiled wildly and released one of his orbs. An enormous dragon emerged from the orb and threw a fireball at the enemy ship
Pheristos: Wha…what? For real….?
Then a cloud of black orbs covered the air as the pirates threw back at the sailors. A rain of swords started falling on the ship and one almost stabbed Pheristos who dogged it at the last minute. He looked around and saw that two other men weren’t so lucky. Then the pirates started boarding at their ship one of them run straight at Pheristos. Before he could reach him though Monesia’s dragon caught him and threw him in the sea
Monesias: I told you to stay downstairs Pheristos
Pheristos: I am sorry I just wanted to help
Monesia’s turned around and left. The battle continued for a while and Pheristos was watching hidden behind a crate. Suddenly he heard a voise behind him
Pirate: Ha ha… you are mine!
He turned and saw a pirate facing him. The pirate squeezed an orb and a topaz tiger emerged from it facing Pheristos.
Now it’s my chance, Pheristos thought.
He took his glestei from his pocket and threw it out. He didn’t know what it would bring out. A small puppet emerged and barked scared. The pirate burst out laughing. A nearby sailor saw the situation and planted a bullet on the pirate’s heart instantly killing the tiger as well. Pheristos knew that if the controller dies, so does the creature.
Although it seemed sailors would win, the pirate’s captain emerged and slayed Monesia’s dragon.
Monesias: You son of…. TARGET THE MONSTERS NOT THE PIRATES
Then as the battle went on and on Monesias battled sword to sword with the captain of the pirates. The captain summoned a gigantic octopus only to be slayed by another of Monesia’s dragon. All of a sudden a lone gunshot was heard and silent fell in the ship. The pirate’s captain had a bullet in his chest. He made a few final steps and dropped dead on the deck
Pirate: RETREAT RETREAT THE CAPTAIN IS DEAD
The pirates started feeing back to their ship while being chased by both creatures and men…
When they were well gone Pheristos thought to himself
Is this the world I am entering? Will I take part in battles like this? What adventures lie ahead?
Chapter 2: A new weapon.. a new enemy
Spoiler:
Pheristos looked around the damaged ship. The total number of dead sailors was eight. Five more were injured. He searched the ship for Monesias. He found him behind a shot barrack helping a sailor. He approached him.
Pheristos: Hey Monesias I ve been wondering why did my Glestei summoned such a small puppy? Yours were great, fearless dragons. What makes the difference?
Monesias patched the sailor and turned to Pheristos
Monesias: Well there are a lot of reasons. First of all you haven’t even trained in using the Glesteis you have. It took me years of practice to summon those powerful dragons you saw
Pheristos: And what creatures can I summon from these Glesteis?
Monesias: Since you have Blue ones you can summon the creatures that exist only in myths and legends like Dragons, Minotaurs etc. Of course not all Glesteis are able to summon creatures as you saw before. It is better for you not to know Pheristos.
Pheristos: Yes I noticed. So what are the powers of the Glesteis?
Monesias: There are 4 sizes. The smallest ones are called Esteis and can make you invisible for a certain amount of time. The next ones are called Trapeis and by placing them on the ground they create traps that vary from a little net to huge atomic explosions. The 2nd ones are called Varisteis and can produce weapons from little daggers to huge cannons. And the biggest ones like the one you have are called Starsteis and they have the power to summon creatures. The creatures they summon depends on the Kindgom of wich the orb is obtained
Pheristos: Wow! Can you teach me more about Glesteis? Can you train me?
Monesias: I am afraid not. I have my own affairs to attend to young man. Although I would really like to se you again in the future.
Pheristos: Ok then. One final thing. After I use my Glestei what happens?
Monesias: Well each person can carry no more than seven Glesteis at a time. When you use a Trapstei or an Estei they then lose their energy and take time to recharge. Varistei’s become weapons for the duration of the battle and then you can turn them back to stone. Finally Starstei’s wich are the most important ones, are living creatures. That means they can die. They may summon different creatures as you train and gain experience but the soul of the orb is unique. If the creature dies in battle the orb dies with it and the user feels actual pain. But if the creature survives then it can return back to the Starstei to rest and regain it’s strength. Also something very important you must already know but I ll tell you just to be sure. If the orb user dies so does it’s creatures.
Pheristos: Interesting thank you Monesias.
Then Monesias left and returned to the ship giving orders and fixing the damages. After about one hour Pheristos saw land ahead. He saw a huge sign reading Tydon Village as the ship entered the docks.
Monesias: Well young man here we part ways. I will leave with my ship in 3 days what will you do?
Pheristos: I am searching for the unigue purple orb to cure my brother's desease.
Monesias: Ok then good luck in your journey. I hope we ll meet again someday
Monesias left through a small path. On the other hand Pheristos stayed for a while on the port looking around the village. There was a pretty, small, grey building with a big sign on top saying “TYDON’S TOWN HALL”. Few meters away was the post office, a shipyard and a tavern where some fishermen were drinking beer. Behind all these, in the top of a hill was the lighthouse.
He thought that he could find more information and a map in the town hall but he was really tired. So instead he went to an inn rent a room and passed the night there. The next morning he decided to head straight for the town hall. He walked towards it but heard some very loud noises coming from that direction. He realized that many people surrounded the town hall. He wondered what what was going on. He asked a man and he told him that a ceremony was in progress. He approached a window and by the time and stood on the tip of its toes so that he could see inside it. A man was holding a Glestei. And to Pheristos surprise a grey Glestei. He didn’t know there were Grey Glesteis as well
He looked more carefully curious about the Glestei when he heard someone speaking next to him
Stranger: Damt! I should be the one to have that Glestei
Pheristos looked next to him and saw a guy dressed in black.
Pheristos: What is going on here?
Stranger: Nothing. Mind your own business.
Pheristos: Come on man just tell me what is this ceremony all about?
Stranger: SHUT UP. They will see me.
Pheristos: What do you mean see you?
Stranger: If that will make you shut up! There is a tradition in our village when a son becomes 17 years old his father has to give him a Glestei. Now step back.
Then all of a sudden his hand reached his pocket and pulled out a red orb. From what Monesias had told him that must have been a Trapei
“Smoke” the stranger whispered and launched the Glestei inside the town hall.
A few minutes earlier inside the town hall…
Mayor: We all gathered here today to honor our local tradition. Today it’s a big day for me. Today my only son becomes 17. Today it is me who has to give up my Glestei for him!
A single tear raced down the Mayor’s chick but it wasn’t one of sadness. He was happy and prod about his son.
A young man entered the building and approached the Mayor. He was tall with black hair and glasses.
Man: I told you father I have no use for that crappy orb. I am a scientist and I don’t want these things anywhere near my research.
Mayor: My Wes, my son. Happy birthday. You finally became 17 and it is time for me to give you your first Glestei. Here take it. It s all yours .
Before Wes reached out his father’s hands to take the Glestei the room filled with smoke. Everyone paniced. Everybody was running around trying to breathe while the mayor was shouting “ WHO TOOK THE GLESTEI? THE GLESTEI IS GONE”. Phersistos saw the man in black next to him running away holding that orb.
Pheristos: What the....?
He began chasing the man without hesitationt.
Mayor: SOMEBODY AFTER HIM NOW!!!
Wes: Ffss I couldn’t care less. Let him have as if he can gain anything from it.
He then sit in a nearby couch and opened a book literally ignoring the smoke around him.
Pheristos was running as fast as he could. He must have been chasing him for around ten minutes or so.
They ran outside a tavern. A man inside the tavern saw the inside and thought to himself “I only left him for a day and he is in trouble again”. He slowly stood up and exited the tavern
Pheristos kept chasing the man for a while. He felt his lungs really heavy. Then he thought of an idea. He took out one of his 2 Glesteis and looked at it. Come on help me out buddy he thought . He launched the Glestei forward…and the little puppy appeared again barking happily. Damt he thought. Just as he lost all hope and also lost the stranger from his sight he heard a voice from somewhere in front
Stranger: Who the hell are you old man? Get out of my way
Pherstos walked forward and saw Monesias and his dragon blocking the man’s way. He was really happy to see him.
Monesias: Stay back Pheristos he is no ordinary thief
Stranger: So you do know. And yet you stand before me you old fool
Phersitos looked puzzled but stayed behind
Stranger: Now prepare to die for your foolishness. He reached his pocket once more and picked out a large orb (Pheristos recognised it was a Starstei) and threw it in the air. A huge Behemoth appeared facing Monesias’s Dragon
Monesias unmounted the dragon and charged at the Stranger while activating a Varistei. A blue sword appeared in his hand just in time to clash with the Red one the stranger was using. They were both tremendous with the sword. Nobody seem to have the slightest edge. But what really was the most impressive thing that Pherisots had ever seen was the battle beetwen their creatures. The Behemoth and the Dragon were fighting claws with claws teeth with teeth and yet nobody seemed to win
Then all of a sudden a small and weak bark was heard behind the stranger. Confused the stranger lost his balance and Monesias managed to stab him in the chest. The terriefied man turned to see who distracted him and saw a little dog. He wanted to stab it so badly but his wounds were severe.
Stranger: This..is..not..over..
He threw another smoke orb and when the smoke cleared he and the Behemoth had both vanished.
Pheristos exited his hide place and approached Monesias who was holding the Grey orb. He didn’t seem scratched at all. He was a tremendous warrior despite his age.
Monesias: Well I ll be damned. Your little puppy saved us.
Pheristos: Yeah looks like it. What was this all abo…
Close behind them steps were heard
Mayor: WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE DID THE THIEF GO???
Monesias: Cool down Sir. This young fella over here defeated the robber and retrieved the orb. Here it is
He handed it over to the Mayor
Mayor: You..you saved my orb. I can’t thank you enough. Here have this Glestei as a token of my gratitude. Also I invite you to our dinner tonight for the celebration of my son Wes’s birthday
Pheristos looked at the grey Glestei really happy. It was a Varistei. That could only mean one thing. He had finally found a weapon…
Pheristos looked around the damaged ship. The total number of dead sailors was eight. Five more were injured. He searched the ship for Monesias. He found him behind a shot barrack helping a sailor. He approached him.
Pheristos: Hey Monesias I ve been wondering why did my Glestei summoned such a small puppy? Yours were great, fearless dragons. What makes the difference?
Monesias patched the sailor and turned to Pheristos
Monesias: Well there are a lot of reasons. First of all you haven’t even trained in using the Glesteis you have. It took me years of practice to summon those powerful dragons you saw
Pheristos: And what creatures can I summon from these Glesteis?
Monesias: Since you have Blue ones you can summon the creatures that exist only in myths and legends like Dragons, Minotaurs etc. Of course not all Glesteis are able to summon creatures as you saw before. It is better for you not to know Pheristos.
Pheristos: Yes I noticed. So what are the powers of the Glesteis?
Monesias: There are 4 sizes. The smallest ones are called Esteis and can make you invisible for a certain amount of time. The next ones are called Trapeis and by placing them on the ground they create traps that vary from a little net to huge atomic explosions. The 2nd ones are called Varisteis and can produce weapons from little daggers to huge cannons. And the biggest ones like the one you have are called Starsteis and they have the power to summon creatures. The creatures they summon depends on the Kindgom of wich the orb is obtained
Pheristos: Wow! Can you teach me more about Glesteis? Can you train me?
Monesias: I am afraid not. I have my own affairs to attend to young man. Although I would really like to se you again in the future.
Pheristos: Ok then. One final thing. After I use my Glestei what happens?
Monesias: Well each person can carry no more than seven Glesteis at a time. When you use a Trapstei or an Estei they then lose their energy and take time to recharge. Varistei’s become weapons for the duration of the battle and then you can turn them back to stone. Finally Starstei’s wich are the most important ones, are living creatures. That means they can die. They may summon different creatures as you train and gain experience but the soul of the orb is unique. If the creature dies in battle the orb dies with it and the user feels actual pain. But if the creature survives then it can return back to the Starstei to rest and regain it’s strength. Also something very important you must already know but I ll tell you just to be sure. If the orb user dies so does it’s creatures.
Pheristos: Interesting thank you Monesias.
Then Monesias left and returned to the ship giving orders and fixing the damages. After about one hour Pheristos saw land ahead. He saw a huge sign reading Tydon Village as the ship entered the docks.
Monesias: Well young man here we part ways. I will leave with my ship in 3 days what will you do?
Pheristos: I am searching for the unigue purple orb to cure my brother's desease.
Monesias: Ok then good luck in your journey. I hope we ll meet again someday
Monesias left through a small path. On the other hand Pheristos stayed for a while on the port looking around the village. There was a pretty, small, grey building with a big sign on top saying “TYDON’S TOWN HALL”. Few meters away was the post office, a shipyard and a tavern where some fishermen were drinking beer. Behind all these, in the top of a hill was the lighthouse.
He thought that he could find more information and a map in the town hall but he was really tired. So instead he went to an inn rent a room and passed the night there. The next morning he decided to head straight for the town hall. He walked towards it but heard some very loud noises coming from that direction. He realized that many people surrounded the town hall. He wondered what what was going on. He asked a man and he told him that a ceremony was in progress. He approached a window and by the time and stood on the tip of its toes so that he could see inside it. A man was holding a Glestei. And to Pheristos surprise a grey Glestei. He didn’t know there were Grey Glesteis as well
He looked more carefully curious about the Glestei when he heard someone speaking next to him
Stranger: Damt! I should be the one to have that Glestei
Pheristos looked next to him and saw a guy dressed in black.
Pheristos: What is going on here?
Stranger: Nothing. Mind your own business.
Pheristos: Come on man just tell me what is this ceremony all about?
Stranger: SHUT UP. They will see me.
Pheristos: What do you mean see you?
Stranger: If that will make you shut up! There is a tradition in our village when a son becomes 17 years old his father has to give him a Glestei. Now step back.
Then all of a sudden his hand reached his pocket and pulled out a red orb. From what Monesias had told him that must have been a Trapei
“Smoke” the stranger whispered and launched the Glestei inside the town hall.
A few minutes earlier inside the town hall…
Mayor: We all gathered here today to honor our local tradition. Today it’s a big day for me. Today my only son becomes 17. Today it is me who has to give up my Glestei for him!
A single tear raced down the Mayor’s chick but it wasn’t one of sadness. He was happy and prod about his son.
A young man entered the building and approached the Mayor. He was tall with black hair and glasses.
Man: I told you father I have no use for that crappy orb. I am a scientist and I don’t want these things anywhere near my research.
Mayor: My Wes, my son. Happy birthday. You finally became 17 and it is time for me to give you your first Glestei. Here take it. It s all yours .
Before Wes reached out his father’s hands to take the Glestei the room filled with smoke. Everyone paniced. Everybody was running around trying to breathe while the mayor was shouting “ WHO TOOK THE GLESTEI? THE GLESTEI IS GONE”. Phersistos saw the man in black next to him running away holding that orb.
Pheristos: What the....?
He began chasing the man without hesitationt.
Mayor: SOMEBODY AFTER HIM NOW!!!
Wes: Ffss I couldn’t care less. Let him have as if he can gain anything from it.
He then sit in a nearby couch and opened a book literally ignoring the smoke around him.
Pheristos was running as fast as he could. He must have been chasing him for around ten minutes or so.
They ran outside a tavern. A man inside the tavern saw the inside and thought to himself “I only left him for a day and he is in trouble again”. He slowly stood up and exited the tavern
Pheristos kept chasing the man for a while. He felt his lungs really heavy. Then he thought of an idea. He took out one of his 2 Glesteis and looked at it. Come on help me out buddy he thought . He launched the Glestei forward…and the little puppy appeared again barking happily. Damt he thought. Just as he lost all hope and also lost the stranger from his sight he heard a voice from somewhere in front
Stranger: Who the hell are you old man? Get out of my way
Pherstos walked forward and saw Monesias and his dragon blocking the man’s way. He was really happy to see him.
Monesias: Stay back Pheristos he is no ordinary thief
Stranger: So you do know. And yet you stand before me you old fool
Phersitos looked puzzled but stayed behind
Stranger: Now prepare to die for your foolishness. He reached his pocket once more and picked out a large orb (Pheristos recognised it was a Starstei) and threw it in the air. A huge Behemoth appeared facing Monesias’s Dragon
Monesias unmounted the dragon and charged at the Stranger while activating a Varistei. A blue sword appeared in his hand just in time to clash with the Red one the stranger was using. They were both tremendous with the sword. Nobody seem to have the slightest edge. But what really was the most impressive thing that Pherisots had ever seen was the battle beetwen their creatures. The Behemoth and the Dragon were fighting claws with claws teeth with teeth and yet nobody seemed to win
Then all of a sudden a small and weak bark was heard behind the stranger. Confused the stranger lost his balance and Monesias managed to stab him in the chest. The terriefied man turned to see who distracted him and saw a little dog. He wanted to stab it so badly but his wounds were severe.
Stranger: This..is..not..over..
He threw another smoke orb and when the smoke cleared he and the Behemoth had both vanished.
Pheristos exited his hide place and approached Monesias who was holding the Grey orb. He didn’t seem scratched at all. He was a tremendous warrior despite his age.
Monesias: Well I ll be damned. Your little puppy saved us.
Pheristos: Yeah looks like it. What was this all abo…
Close behind them steps were heard
Mayor: WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE DID THE THIEF GO???
Monesias: Cool down Sir. This young fella over here defeated the robber and retrieved the orb. Here it is
He handed it over to the Mayor
Mayor: You..you saved my orb. I can’t thank you enough. Here have this Glestei as a token of my gratitude. Also I invite you to our dinner tonight for the celebration of my son Wes’s birthday
Pheristos looked at the grey Glestei really happy. It was a Varistei. That could only mean one thing. He had finally found a weapon…
chapter 3: Nerdy company!
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Pheristos entered the Mayor’s house. The maid took him to the table. More or less 10 people were there. On the way he saw a few paintings with guys holding glesteis and creatures fighting other creatures. He sat in an empty seat next to Wes, who from what he hear was the mayor’s son. That’s my spot, he thought
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Mayor: Ladies and gentlemen today our tradition was hit by a horrible thief. It would have been a humiliation for our society, our ancestors and above all me, if the orb on the table next to Wes, wasn’t here with us. The fearless passion and the heroic actions of Pheristos (he pointed at him with his hand) saved our day and we are all so thankful to him. I invited him here, to this dinner, to thank him and show him how welcome we are. Thank you again son.
Everyone around clapped at the Mayor’s words Pheristos felt strangely happy. He sat next to Wes and everybody started eating.
Mayor: So Pheristos, where are you coming from?
Pheristos: From Saint Walker City.
Wes: And what are you doing here?
Pheristos noticed that Wes next to him had already finished his food and opened a book to read.
Pheristos: I am searching for a specific glestei to heal my brother. I will travel around until I find it.
Wes: You are searching for a hestei? Hestei’s are purple glesteis which is bigger than trapei’s and smaller than varestei’s. There are only a few in the new world. The sad thing is despite my high knowledge level I do not know where to find one yet. You don’t mind if we search around a bit?
Pheristos: What do you mean?
Wes: It’s obvious that your knowledge about this world is limited. Because you helped me today I feel I shall aid you in your quest so you won’t die in less than 3 days. So when do we begin our journey? I am thinking of visiting…
Mayor: WOW WOW slow down Wes. You are leaving our village?
Wes: Yes father I have already achived the maximum out of here now it’s time for myself to explore the outer world and expland my knowledge level even more
Mayor: Hmm I suppose that’s a good dream for someone to have. Well if you decided it there is nothing I can do to stop you everybody here knows how stubborn you are
Everyone started laughing and the guy sitting next to Wes gave a little back hit. Pheristos felt decent. He didn’t really think he’d have company in his journey after his friend Mirage rejected coming with him.
Mayor: So my son since you are leaving allow me to give you something else to aid you in your journey. I will be right back
The mayor stood up and exited the room. He returned a couple of minutes later holding a rather old box. He blew it clear of the dust and opened it. Pheristos mouth dropped and remained open.
Mayor: Here my son receive this gift as a token of both love and good luck.
He picked up one of the two orbs that were inside the box
Mayor: This is a Mapei. A unique Glestei I received from the kingdom of Japan a long time ago. When activated it displays a map of the world
The mayor handed the Glestei over to Wes. Wes couldn’t believe it
Wes: Th..tha..nk you father. I have no words
Mayor: You are my only son Wes. I would even give up my life for you. And here is your second present. It is almost sure that your journeys will not be safe. We live at troubled times. So I want you to have this just in case. It is a white Varistei that an old friend of mine gave to me as a gift. And if you ever happen to find yourself in the kingdom of Japan search for master Izanuma he will be more than glad to help you
Wes: Wow white colored. That must mean a lot for you! I appreciate it and I will use it wisely
Mayor: I am sure you will…
Later that night…
Wes: …and according to my calculations by moving to the right from Tydon village with 9.2 km per day we will reach Golfex city, where we can find information about hesteis, in three and half days…
Pheristos: yeah, yeah go to sleep now.
Wes: And then we will take a ship to Egypt… pyramids…
Pheristos: zZZzzzzzzZZZZZ
Next morning…
Pheristos woke up and saw that Wes was already aware. He was sitting in the coach reading a book.
Wes: (smiles) let’s go!
Pheristos: Wh… What?
Wes: good morning sleepy head.
Pheristos: it’s morning already??
Wes: yup! And we better hurry up and begin our journey.
Pheristos: begin? Go where?
Wes rolled his eyes and said: I did some research last night. I found out that in a village called Golfex is a library where we may find information on hesteis. I also bought these gloves and a bag to fit in my books.
Pheristos: oh that’s great! So how do we get there?
Wes: on foot of course…
Later that morning…
Pheristos: Are you sure you do not want to say goodbye to your father
Wes: Yeah he will be alright! We said our goodbyes last night
Pheristos: So how are we going to get at Golfex City
Wes: Well in order to get there according to the map my father gave me we have to pass through Prion forest. Although it is a quite place resently people from nearby villages have began disappearing with no apparent reason. We must be cautious. Prion forest is an ancient forest. Some even believe that angels protect it
Pheristos: Angels? That’s rediculus…
So they continued walking in a good pace for about 4 hours. The journey was pleasant for both of them. Pheristos had somebody to talk to, although sometimes Wes really got carried away and started monologing about things Pheristos didn’t even understand. When the sun started falling and the moon mad it’s appearance they saw the forest behind some hills
Wes: Let’s camp here for tonight. We will continue tomorrow
Pheristos: Sounds good to me!
And so they left their stuff and opened a fire. Wes sat and opened one of his many books again. Pheristos felt bored. He reached his pocket and took out the Varistei he had earned they other day. He wondered if it would be a mighty blade like Monesia’s Varistei. He pushed it lightly. The stone quickly turned into a little dagger no bigger than 5 or 6 inches
Wes: Hahahaha. Now that’s interesting. Looks like someone needs practice.
Pheristos: Huh? You think you can do better?
Wes did not answer but instead picked up his yellow Varistei and activated it. Before realising it Pheristos had a sword in his neck. Wes smiled slightly.
Pheristos: Come on let’s practice.
Wes: I am sorry I do not intend to use this. I just wanted to seem more intelligent than you
Pheristos: Oh so you are afraid?
Wes raised his eyebrows
Wes: Me afraid? No I do not think so
Pheristos: Then come on. Let’s fight.
Wes: But your..um.. weapon is not really a weapon
Pheristos looked at his tiny dagger disappointed. He returned it to it’s original form
Pheristos: I am going to bed.
Wes: Goodnight. Rest well tomorrow is a big day. We are goning to travel about 26,5 kilometers to the west then enter the for…
Pheristos: SHUT UP!!!
And so did he. Pheristos didn’t sleep well that night…
Pheristos entered the Mayor’s house. The maid took him to the table. More or less 10 people were there. On the way he saw a few paintings with guys holding glesteis and creatures fighting other creatures. He sat in an empty seat next to Wes, who from what he hear was the mayor’s son. That’s my spot, he thought
.
Mayor: Ladies and gentlemen today our tradition was hit by a horrible thief. It would have been a humiliation for our society, our ancestors and above all me, if the orb on the table next to Wes, wasn’t here with us. The fearless passion and the heroic actions of Pheristos (he pointed at him with his hand) saved our day and we are all so thankful to him. I invited him here, to this dinner, to thank him and show him how welcome we are. Thank you again son.
Everyone around clapped at the Mayor’s words Pheristos felt strangely happy. He sat next to Wes and everybody started eating.
Mayor: So Pheristos, where are you coming from?
Pheristos: From Saint Walker City.
Wes: And what are you doing here?
Pheristos noticed that Wes next to him had already finished his food and opened a book to read.
Pheristos: I am searching for a specific glestei to heal my brother. I will travel around until I find it.
Wes: You are searching for a hestei? Hestei’s are purple glesteis which is bigger than trapei’s and smaller than varestei’s. There are only a few in the new world. The sad thing is despite my high knowledge level I do not know where to find one yet. You don’t mind if we search around a bit?
Pheristos: What do you mean?
Wes: It’s obvious that your knowledge about this world is limited. Because you helped me today I feel I shall aid you in your quest so you won’t die in less than 3 days. So when do we begin our journey? I am thinking of visiting…
Mayor: WOW WOW slow down Wes. You are leaving our village?
Wes: Yes father I have already achived the maximum out of here now it’s time for myself to explore the outer world and expland my knowledge level even more
Mayor: Hmm I suppose that’s a good dream for someone to have. Well if you decided it there is nothing I can do to stop you everybody here knows how stubborn you are
Everyone started laughing and the guy sitting next to Wes gave a little back hit. Pheristos felt decent. He didn’t really think he’d have company in his journey after his friend Mirage rejected coming with him.
Mayor: So my son since you are leaving allow me to give you something else to aid you in your journey. I will be right back
The mayor stood up and exited the room. He returned a couple of minutes later holding a rather old box. He blew it clear of the dust and opened it. Pheristos mouth dropped and remained open.
Mayor: Here my son receive this gift as a token of both love and good luck.
He picked up one of the two orbs that were inside the box
Mayor: This is a Mapei. A unique Glestei I received from the kingdom of Japan a long time ago. When activated it displays a map of the world
The mayor handed the Glestei over to Wes. Wes couldn’t believe it
Wes: Th..tha..nk you father. I have no words
Mayor: You are my only son Wes. I would even give up my life for you. And here is your second present. It is almost sure that your journeys will not be safe. We live at troubled times. So I want you to have this just in case. It is a white Varistei that an old friend of mine gave to me as a gift. And if you ever happen to find yourself in the kingdom of Japan search for master Izanuma he will be more than glad to help you
Wes: Wow white colored. That must mean a lot for you! I appreciate it and I will use it wisely
Mayor: I am sure you will…
Later that night…
Wes: …and according to my calculations by moving to the right from Tydon village with 9.2 km per day we will reach Golfex city, where we can find information about hesteis, in three and half days…
Pheristos: yeah, yeah go to sleep now.
Wes: And then we will take a ship to Egypt… pyramids…
Pheristos: zZZzzzzzzZZZZZ
Next morning…
Pheristos woke up and saw that Wes was already aware. He was sitting in the coach reading a book.
Wes: (smiles) let’s go!
Pheristos: Wh… What?
Wes: good morning sleepy head.
Pheristos: it’s morning already??
Wes: yup! And we better hurry up and begin our journey.
Pheristos: begin? Go where?
Wes rolled his eyes and said: I did some research last night. I found out that in a village called Golfex is a library where we may find information on hesteis. I also bought these gloves and a bag to fit in my books.
Pheristos: oh that’s great! So how do we get there?
Wes: on foot of course…
Later that morning…
Pheristos: Are you sure you do not want to say goodbye to your father
Wes: Yeah he will be alright! We said our goodbyes last night
Pheristos: So how are we going to get at Golfex City
Wes: Well in order to get there according to the map my father gave me we have to pass through Prion forest. Although it is a quite place resently people from nearby villages have began disappearing with no apparent reason. We must be cautious. Prion forest is an ancient forest. Some even believe that angels protect it
Pheristos: Angels? That’s rediculus…
So they continued walking in a good pace for about 4 hours. The journey was pleasant for both of them. Pheristos had somebody to talk to, although sometimes Wes really got carried away and started monologing about things Pheristos didn’t even understand. When the sun started falling and the moon mad it’s appearance they saw the forest behind some hills
Wes: Let’s camp here for tonight. We will continue tomorrow
Pheristos: Sounds good to me!
And so they left their stuff and opened a fire. Wes sat and opened one of his many books again. Pheristos felt bored. He reached his pocket and took out the Varistei he had earned they other day. He wondered if it would be a mighty blade like Monesia’s Varistei. He pushed it lightly. The stone quickly turned into a little dagger no bigger than 5 or 6 inches
Wes: Hahahaha. Now that’s interesting. Looks like someone needs practice.
Pheristos: Huh? You think you can do better?
Wes did not answer but instead picked up his yellow Varistei and activated it. Before realising it Pheristos had a sword in his neck. Wes smiled slightly.
Pheristos: Come on let’s practice.
Wes: I am sorry I do not intend to use this. I just wanted to seem more intelligent than you
Pheristos: Oh so you are afraid?
Wes raised his eyebrows
Wes: Me afraid? No I do not think so
Pheristos: Then come on. Let’s fight.
Wes: But your..um.. weapon is not really a weapon
Pheristos looked at his tiny dagger disappointed. He returned it to it’s original form
Pheristos: I am going to bed.
Wes: Goodnight. Rest well tomorrow is a big day. We are goning to travel about 26,5 kilometers to the west then enter the for…
Pheristos: SHUT UP!!!
And so did he. Pheristos didn’t sleep well that night…
Chapter 4: Twins like beans..
Spoiler:
The sun was burning hot above the two boys. they had woke up early that morning so that they could avoid the hot sun, but due to a miscalculation of Wes they had gone the wrong way and had to return back.
Pheristos: H..O..T..
Wes: come, cheer up! we ll be arriving at the forest more or less in 2 hours!
Pheristos: TWO... MO..RE.. HOU..R..SS
Wes: here have some water. you ll feel better!
Pheristos grabbed the water out of Wes's hands and drank it all in one breath
Pheristos: aaah. i feel better indeed:D
Wes: you drank it all?? how are we suppose to find water now?
Pheristos raised his shoulders apologetically. They continued their road for about two hours when they saw the first trees of the forest. They smiled at each other and started walking faster. After a while they entered the forest. As they were getting deeper and deeper the last signs of the sun vanished under the huge trees.
Wes: Pheristos, i wanted to tell you that at this time of the year different g-camps visit this forest.
Pheristos: what is a g-camp?
Wes: i am so glad you asked!
Wes started analyzing. He told him that g-camps were small groups of kids, in different ages, selected by the goverment to learn how to use the glesteis for military service.
Pheristos: that's cruel. Why force a child to learn the ways of a soldier?
Wes: life isn't always fair, my friend...
They had covered a fair distance already and decided to camp. Wes went to gather wood for a fire when on the other hand Pheristos took out his dog and went to collect some fruits. After a while they were sitting around the hot fire eating some delicius apples. Wes started talking about the local legends. He was saying something about angels again, when they heard noises nearby.
Pheristos: you heard that?
Wes: sure did.
Suddenly they heard a voice.
Voice: hold still, you are sourounded!
Pheristos acted on instict and caught his startei.
Voice2: I wouldn't recomend that!
Wes turned around and saw a shadow in the nearby bushes
Pheristos: what do you want from us?
Wes:Psst...Pher...they are just kids…
Boy: Who are you calling a kid? Al let’s show them
Al: But Ed…miss told us not to use the Glesteis
Ed: DO IT BROTHER!!
Phersitos: Get down Wes..
At the same time the two boys and Pheristos activated their Starsteis. Three creatures came out at the same time. Wes started laughing...
Pheristos/Ed/Al: WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING?
The reason he was laughing was obvious. Out of the kids glestei’s two little chicks(little chickens) had come out while Pheristos little puppy had appeared again. Although it looked a bit bigger than last time.
Ed: I ll show you. Go Maxy attack….Um Maxxy?
Ed’s little chick(Maxxy) had apparently found Pheristos puppy a good companion and started playing with each other.
Wes: hahahahaha. Now this is funny. So now that you know we don’t mean to hurt you, you can call your chicks back.
The children nodded and did so.
Ed: So what are you two doing here?
Pheristos: I was about to ask you the same question
Al: We are looking for our sister. We are in a g-camp you see and our sister, Winry, went to chop some wood but she hasn’t came back for 6 hours already. So since we were worried we decided to go look for her.
Wes: I see..then let us help you!
Ed: Yeah sure why not? But just to know we are not allowed being out of the camp and if our teacher finds us…
VOICE: HERE YOU ARE!!!
Al/Ed: Uh oh
A middle aged woman had appeared out of the woods and was heading their way.
Pheristos: I am guessing that’s your teacher..
Teacher: Ed, Al are you crazy? Why did you leave the camp?
Ed: We are sorry miss we were just worried about our sister.
Teacher: Yes I am worried about her too. I ve sent a scout squad to look for her. They sure have much more luck to find her than you. Now let’s return to the.. oh who are you?
The teacher had just noticed Wes and Pheristos.
Wes: hello mame. My name is Wes and this is Pheristos.
Teacher: Pleased to meet you. What are you doing here?
Wes: We need to get to Golfex city so we had to pass through this forest.
Teacher: You must be tired and you still have a fiar amount of distance to cover. Why don’t you come to our camp and rest?
Wes looked at Pheristos.
Pheristos: Yes why not?
Teacher: Nice! Follow us we ll get you there.
They started walking across the tall trees. They were walking for around 10 to 15 minutes when from somewhere far they saw a fire.
Wes: Oh Pheristos. What have you named your puppy?
Pheristos: I haven’t.
Wes: You know you should name it. That way you’ ll get closer to each other.
Pheristos: Hmm let me think…Yes that’s it!
Wes: So who will you name it?
Pheristos: Victory…!
Pheristos: H..O..T..
Wes: come, cheer up! we ll be arriving at the forest more or less in 2 hours!
Pheristos: TWO... MO..RE.. HOU..R..SS
Wes: here have some water. you ll feel better!
Pheristos grabbed the water out of Wes's hands and drank it all in one breath
Pheristos: aaah. i feel better indeed:D
Wes: you drank it all?? how are we suppose to find water now?
Pheristos raised his shoulders apologetically. They continued their road for about two hours when they saw the first trees of the forest. They smiled at each other and started walking faster. After a while they entered the forest. As they were getting deeper and deeper the last signs of the sun vanished under the huge trees.
Wes: Pheristos, i wanted to tell you that at this time of the year different g-camps visit this forest.
Pheristos: what is a g-camp?
Wes: i am so glad you asked!
Wes started analyzing. He told him that g-camps were small groups of kids, in different ages, selected by the goverment to learn how to use the glesteis for military service.
Pheristos: that's cruel. Why force a child to learn the ways of a soldier?
Wes: life isn't always fair, my friend...
They had covered a fair distance already and decided to camp. Wes went to gather wood for a fire when on the other hand Pheristos took out his dog and went to collect some fruits. After a while they were sitting around the hot fire eating some delicius apples. Wes started talking about the local legends. He was saying something about angels again, when they heard noises nearby.
Pheristos: you heard that?
Wes: sure did.
Suddenly they heard a voice.
Voice: hold still, you are sourounded!
Pheristos acted on instict and caught his startei.
Voice2: I wouldn't recomend that!
Wes turned around and saw a shadow in the nearby bushes
Pheristos: what do you want from us?
Wes:Psst...Pher...they are just kids…
Boy: Who are you calling a kid? Al let’s show them
Al: But Ed…miss told us not to use the Glesteis
Ed: DO IT BROTHER!!
Phersitos: Get down Wes..
At the same time the two boys and Pheristos activated their Starsteis. Three creatures came out at the same time. Wes started laughing...
Pheristos/Ed/Al: WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING?
The reason he was laughing was obvious. Out of the kids glestei’s two little chicks(little chickens) had come out while Pheristos little puppy had appeared again. Although it looked a bit bigger than last time.
Ed: I ll show you. Go Maxy attack….Um Maxxy?
Ed’s little chick(Maxxy) had apparently found Pheristos puppy a good companion and started playing with each other.
Wes: hahahahaha. Now this is funny. So now that you know we don’t mean to hurt you, you can call your chicks back.
The children nodded and did so.
Ed: So what are you two doing here?
Pheristos: I was about to ask you the same question
Al: We are looking for our sister. We are in a g-camp you see and our sister, Winry, went to chop some wood but she hasn’t came back for 6 hours already. So since we were worried we decided to go look for her.
Wes: I see..then let us help you!
Ed: Yeah sure why not? But just to know we are not allowed being out of the camp and if our teacher finds us…
VOICE: HERE YOU ARE!!!
Al/Ed: Uh oh
A middle aged woman had appeared out of the woods and was heading their way.
Pheristos: I am guessing that’s your teacher..
Teacher: Ed, Al are you crazy? Why did you leave the camp?
Ed: We are sorry miss we were just worried about our sister.
Teacher: Yes I am worried about her too. I ve sent a scout squad to look for her. They sure have much more luck to find her than you. Now let’s return to the.. oh who are you?
The teacher had just noticed Wes and Pheristos.
Wes: hello mame. My name is Wes and this is Pheristos.
Teacher: Pleased to meet you. What are you doing here?
Wes: We need to get to Golfex city so we had to pass through this forest.
Teacher: You must be tired and you still have a fiar amount of distance to cover. Why don’t you come to our camp and rest?
Wes looked at Pheristos.
Pheristos: Yes why not?
Teacher: Nice! Follow us we ll get you there.
They started walking across the tall trees. They were walking for around 10 to 15 minutes when from somewhere far they saw a fire.
Wes: Oh Pheristos. What have you named your puppy?
Pheristos: I haven’t.
Wes: You know you should name it. That way you’ ll get closer to each other.
Pheristos: Hmm let me think…Yes that’s it!
Wes: So who will you name it?
Pheristos: Victory…!
Chapter 5: Searching...
Spoiler:
The next morning at the g-camp
Teacher: So you will split in two groups to search for Winry. Pheristos let me introduce you to Walter. He is our top student
Walter had curly black hair and brown eyes. From the looks of it he was around 17 years old. He was wearing short jeans, a glued white t-shirt and had a wicked smile on his face. Pheristos didn’t like him
Teacher: Now you Wes will go with our instructor Sig.
Sig was a humongus muscular man. He was the type of guy you wanted as an ally. He smiled happily and extended his hand to Wes and Pheristos.
Sig: Nice to meet you guys.
Wes: Nice to meet you too
Sig: Ok then me and Wes will cover the northwest side of the forest while you two will cover the south east.
Walter: Ok follow me Pheristos. You don’t know the area as well as I do so stick close
Pheristos had already began walking southeast. Walter started following him mad
Walter: I said follow me you dumbass you ‘ll get us lost
Pheristos: Come on I know this forest better than you
He turned to him and revealed Wes’s mapei
Walter: Still you are not the leader. Let’s find her and go back to the camp
They kept arguing about this matter for quite a time making no actual progress in finding Winry…
Meanwhile…
Sig/Wes: WINRY????? WIIINNNRRYYY????
Sig: This is pointless we can’t find her like that.
Wes: Do not worry Mr Sig I think I can help.
He stopped and picked up a Glestei from his pocket. He smiled and squeezed it in a tree’s trunk. A big owl appeared in front them. She was brown with huge eyes. There was something about her that made her look royal
Sig: Hahaha interesting creature you have there young fella. I think it will be of use
Wes: Ok, go Sol help us find Winry
Sig: Sol good name for an owl.
Wes: Yes it comes from solution because he can solve many things I can’t
Sig: Clever!
The owl looked at them and then took off
Sig and Wes continued searching but still there was no sign of Winry
Sig: Sshh I think I heard something.
Moving fast despite his huge size Sig jumped in some nearby bushes. Wes followed him. They heard voices just on the other side of the bushes.
Voice1: Idiot you got us lost
Voice2: It’s your fault
Voice1: No it’s your fault
Voice2: YOURS
Voice1: YOURS
Sig shook his head disappointed and jumped out of the bushes
Sig: YOU BOTH STOP IT AT ONCE
The two boys stopped arguing and turned to Sig
Sig: Pheristos, Walter are you stupid? We need to find Winry and you keep arguing about stupid stuff. Get serious
Walter: Sorry Master Sig
Pheristos: Yeah but he started it
Wes: Pher…
Pheristos: Ok I am sorry
Walter: So what will we do from here?
Sig: Wes sent his owl to track down Winry..
Pheristos: You have an owl? Why didn’t you say so?
Wes: Never got the chance to, to be honest
Pheristos: Cool I ll call forth Victory to help us search
Wes: Good idea dogs have an excellent nose. Do you guys have anything that belongs to Winry
Walter turned red.
Pheristos: Hahahahaha somebody has some dirty secrets
Walter: Shut up!
He opened his bag and took out a ribbon
Walter: This belongs to her
Pheristos released Victory(who seemed to get bigger day by day)
Pheristos: Ok boy smell this. Now try to track down the scent
Victory barked happily and started smelling the ground. After a mere 2 minutes he started barking and started pointing with his foot to a direction
Pheristos: Good boy! This way!
Everyone started following Victory. Victory was moving his tail happily. He thought this was a game. A very amusing game. After around 10 minutes they arrived in the entrence of a cave
Walter: Hold on Winry we are coming to get you
He searched his pocket reached for a varistei and activated it while rushing in the cave….
The next morning at the g-camp
Teacher: So you will split in two groups to search for Winry. Pheristos let me introduce you to Walter. He is our top student
Walter had curly black hair and brown eyes. From the looks of it he was around 17 years old. He was wearing short jeans, a glued white t-shirt and had a wicked smile on his face. Pheristos didn’t like him
Teacher: Now you Wes will go with our instructor Sig.
Sig was a humongus muscular man. He was the type of guy you wanted as an ally. He smiled happily and extended his hand to Wes and Pheristos.
Sig: Nice to meet you guys.
Wes: Nice to meet you too
Sig: Ok then me and Wes will cover the northwest side of the forest while you two will cover the south east.
Walter: Ok follow me Pheristos. You don’t know the area as well as I do so stick close
Pheristos had already began walking southeast. Walter started following him mad
Walter: I said follow me you dumbass you ‘ll get us lost
Pheristos: Come on I know this forest better than you
He turned to him and revealed Wes’s mapei
Walter: Still you are not the leader. Let’s find her and go back to the camp
They kept arguing about this matter for quite a time making no actual progress in finding Winry…
Meanwhile…
Sig/Wes: WINRY????? WIIINNNRRYYY????
Sig: This is pointless we can’t find her like that.
Wes: Do not worry Mr Sig I think I can help.
He stopped and picked up a Glestei from his pocket. He smiled and squeezed it in a tree’s trunk. A big owl appeared in front them. She was brown with huge eyes. There was something about her that made her look royal
Sig: Hahaha interesting creature you have there young fella. I think it will be of use
Wes: Ok, go Sol help us find Winry
Sig: Sol good name for an owl.
Wes: Yes it comes from solution because he can solve many things I can’t
Sig: Clever!
The owl looked at them and then took off
Sig and Wes continued searching but still there was no sign of Winry
Sig: Sshh I think I heard something.
Moving fast despite his huge size Sig jumped in some nearby bushes. Wes followed him. They heard voices just on the other side of the bushes.
Voice1: Idiot you got us lost
Voice2: It’s your fault
Voice1: No it’s your fault
Voice2: YOURS
Voice1: YOURS
Sig shook his head disappointed and jumped out of the bushes
Sig: YOU BOTH STOP IT AT ONCE
The two boys stopped arguing and turned to Sig
Sig: Pheristos, Walter are you stupid? We need to find Winry and you keep arguing about stupid stuff. Get serious
Walter: Sorry Master Sig
Pheristos: Yeah but he started it
Wes: Pher…
Pheristos: Ok I am sorry
Walter: So what will we do from here?
Sig: Wes sent his owl to track down Winry..
Pheristos: You have an owl? Why didn’t you say so?
Wes: Never got the chance to, to be honest
Pheristos: Cool I ll call forth Victory to help us search
Wes: Good idea dogs have an excellent nose. Do you guys have anything that belongs to Winry
Walter turned red.
Pheristos: Hahahahaha somebody has some dirty secrets
Walter: Shut up!
He opened his bag and took out a ribbon
Walter: This belongs to her
Pheristos released Victory(who seemed to get bigger day by day)
Pheristos: Ok boy smell this. Now try to track down the scent
Victory barked happily and started smelling the ground. After a mere 2 minutes he started barking and started pointing with his foot to a direction
Pheristos: Good boy! This way!
Everyone started following Victory. Victory was moving his tail happily. He thought this was a game. A very amusing game. After around 10 minutes they arrived in the entrence of a cave
Walter: Hold on Winry we are coming to get you
He searched his pocket reached for a varistei and activated it while rushing in the cave….
Chapter 6: The rescue
Spoiler:
Sig: Walter wait. We don’t know what lies in the cave.
Walter sighed but obeyed his trainer’s command.
Walter: Alright what’s the plan?
Wes: Judging from the hot sun outside and how it gets less and less while we approach the cave we can assume it will be very dark inside.
Pheristos hated it when Wes took his smart face. But still he knew he was totally reliable.
Sig: So we will need some light.
Pheristos: And where will we find light? We are in a forest remember
Sig: Hahaha no problem kid.
Up until then Pheristos hadn’t noticed that Sig was smoking. Sig smiled and took out a lighter.
Sig: Pheristos go find us some wood
Pheristos: On my way.
Few minutes later everyone was holding a torch and was ready to enter.
Sig: One last thing. If something comes at you do not fight it. We do not know how strong our potential enemies might be and we do not need to risk your lives. Me and Walter will take care of anything that comes our way. Now prepare your varisteis.
They all took a hold of their varisteis in their free hand except Wes. He didn’t like using glesteis. Just study them!
Sig: Ok Wes and I will go in first and you guyz will follow
Walter: sir why should I go with the loser again?
Pheristos: What did you call me?
Walter: A loser. L-O-S-E-R.
Pheristos activated his varistei and charged at Walter. Right before striking him he heard him laughing maniacly
Walter: Hahahahahah you will hit me with that?
Walter pointed at Pheristos’s weapon. It was the small dagger that had appeared back when Wes and Pheristos practiced.
Pheristos turned red but said nothing
Sig: Ok now cut the crap and let’s hurry. Winry might be in danger.
Upon hearing the name Winry, Walter became serious again
Walter: I am sorry sir. Let us go
Wes: 1 more thing before we go. Keep your eyes open for any possible traps. Trapeis are difficult to detect so keep your eyes open at all times.
Walter/Pheristos: Ok!
The company entered the dark cave. With the help of the torches they could see clearly. The walls were carved with some weird symbols. Wes paused to examine them.
Interesting he whispered. He took some brief notes and then caught up with the rest of the team. They were walking for around 10 minutes but still no sign of Winry.
Pheristos: Um guys…I can’t move.
Everyone turned to look at Pheristos.
Sig: Damn. He is caught in a Trapei. Stay still I ll release you
Pheristos saw his legs were caught in some green mud.
Sig activated his varistei and a double edged, katana emerged.
Wes: Nice weapon…
Walter: That’s master Sig’s greatest weapon. It is believed he defeated a giant to retrieve it.
Walter saw Wes taking some notes again. He seemed really weird.
Sig charged and slashed the green mud. At the same time though ten rusty knives appeared out of nowhere heading towards Wes and Walter
Walter: Wes get down.
With fast movements Walter activated his Varistei and a large silver spear appeared. Right on time he hit accurately all ten knives driving them off
Walter: Next time watch where you step…
Pheristos was truly mad. Up until now all he did was get in the way. I need to be helpful he thought.
Sig: Let’s forget about this and continue. Pheristos, Wes be cautious.
They both nodded and continued their way. The longer they moved the darker the cave became.
Wes: Guys what is that noise?
Pheristos: Noise?
Walter: OH GOD. Guys behind us.
They all turned at the same time to see a gigantic boulder approaching them in high speed
Pheristos: Shit…
Sig: EVERYBODY GET DOWN!
Sig threw away his torch and reached for his belt. He took a Glestei and squeezed it. Judging from the size and shape Wes understood it was a Starstei.
Sig: Come on old friend I need you now.
Like answering to the call the Starstei popped and a shadowy figure emerged from it. In the beginning it looked like human but as the smoke cleared Wes noticed it was too large to be a human
Pheristos: G…giant…?
Wes: Amazing…
The giant rushed and with a single punch he tore the gigantic boulder apart.
But that wasn’t all. Right behind the boulder there was another one. The giant didn’t pause, he continued punching the boulders coming one after another. Finally after a while the boulders stopped. The giant paused to take a breath
Sig: You must be tired. Wanna take a rest?
Giant: No worries I can walk. It’s better if I stay with you
Sig: I guess you are right.
Suddenly clapping was heard from deeper in the cave. Walter moved his torch that way.
Walter: Who is there?
No response.
Giant: I ll go check it out
Sig: We are counting on you
The giant moved forward and got lost in the endless darkness of the cave. A moment later a dreadful scream was heard.
Sig: YAGAN!!!!!!
So the giant’s name is Yagan. Wes took a brief note and then turned to Sig
Wes: Shall we go check what happened?
Sig: Yes and fast.
The team started running towards the place the scream was heard from. Soon they saw the gigantic image of Yagan lying down to the floor
Sig: Yagan what happened?
Yagan seemed severely injured. He didn’t speak but he moved his finger somewhere behind Sig. All 4 of them turned there at the same time…
Walter: Holy..
Sig: No way…
Wes: Unbelievable…
Pheristos: Uhm? Who the hell are you?
Sig, Walter and Wes where left with their mouth open
Wes: Pher…pheristos are you crazy?
Pheristos: Why? That bastard hurt Yagan and propably kidnapped Winry
Walter: YOU FOOL! THE ONE YOU CALL BASTARD….IS AN ANGEL!
Pheristos was left with his mouth open this time. The creature descended slowly towards their place.
Angel: Haha so I am a bastard huh? You surely are energetic human. What is your name?
Pheristos: That shouldn’t concern you. What did you do to Yagan? And where is Winry?
Angel: That’s not a very kind way of responding when somebody asks for your name…kid.
The angel’s eyes turned red and a huge hammer appeared in his hand
Angel: Now I will ask once again what your name is?
Pheristos: ffss…my name is Pheristos. And yours?
Walter: Pheristos you idiot. Please excuse our friend. He is a bit wei..
Angel: I never gave you the permission to speak human.
Without even looking at him he delivered a kick in Walter’s stomach sending him a couple of meters away.
Sig: WALTERRRRRRRRRRR
Wes stopped taking notes and went to help Walter get up.
Angel: I am Nakir. Why are you in the angel’s side?
Pheristos: Angel’s side?
Wes: Oh shit we were here I didn’t know..
Pheristos: What’s happening Wes?
Wes: Hundreds of years before, a big number of men fought against angels, for the sovereignty of the forest. There were losses from both sides. One day the strongest of men kind, King Hadrian, and the leader of the angels, Castiel, agreed to stop fighting and split the forest in two. From that day no angel entered the men’s field and no man violated that sign… well until now I suppose. I thought the angels had extinquested. I guess I was wrong
Nakir: You seem to know the details. Well then you should understand that it is of great importance not to let anyone else know about my existence
Pheristos stood up. He looked straight at the angel. He was tall with purple hair. His two wings where gathered behind his back and 5 gold Glesteis were tightened around his silver belt. His hammer was huge almost as big as Wes was.
Wes: We do not intend on revealing your identity we just need to find our friend. Did any other human come here?
Nakir: Indeed a girl did come here. Let me fetch her.
Pheristos didn’t' even blink once the angel was back holding a tired girl in his hands. See seemed to be asleep. She had long blonde hair. Her clothes were dirty and there were injuries in her arms and legs.
Nakir: I am sorry for her condition I will heal her right away.
The angel waved his hand upon Winry and the injuries disappeared. He then approached Yagan and did the same. Finally he reached Walter and healed him as well. Sig recalled Yagan in his Glestei.
Walter stepped up and rushed to the girl
Walter: Winry are you alright?
Winry: Whh…aa… where am I?
Walter: it’s ok now I am here
Nakir: Now humans please go. And do not let anyone know about me. Also Pheristos…
Pheristos: Yes?
Nakir: You ll be a fine man. I see great things when I look in your eyes.
With those words he vanished as suddenly as he had appeared. Sig got a hold of Winry and the party took the way back…
A couple of days later back in the g-camp….
Al: Oi everyone she is awake!!!!
Ed: Finally!!! Walter, Pheristos, Wes come on she is awake
Everyone quickly gathered around her. Winry looked surprised. She saw her two little brothers, her friend Walter and…
Winry: Who are you two?
Pheristos: Well I am Pheristos and this is my friend Wes
Wes: Yo!
Walter: They helped me rescue you. Actually Wes helped Pheristos did nothing but get in the way but that’s another story…
Pheristos: WHAT??? LET ME GO, I AM GOING TO KILL HIM
Ed: Calm down Pheristos
Walter: So Winry will you tell us what happened to you?
Winry: Oh yeah…Well you better sit tight…cause it’s a long story…
Sig: Walter wait. We don’t know what lies in the cave.
Walter sighed but obeyed his trainer’s command.
Walter: Alright what’s the plan?
Wes: Judging from the hot sun outside and how it gets less and less while we approach the cave we can assume it will be very dark inside.
Pheristos hated it when Wes took his smart face. But still he knew he was totally reliable.
Sig: So we will need some light.
Pheristos: And where will we find light? We are in a forest remember
Sig: Hahaha no problem kid.
Up until then Pheristos hadn’t noticed that Sig was smoking. Sig smiled and took out a lighter.
Sig: Pheristos go find us some wood
Pheristos: On my way.
Few minutes later everyone was holding a torch and was ready to enter.
Sig: One last thing. If something comes at you do not fight it. We do not know how strong our potential enemies might be and we do not need to risk your lives. Me and Walter will take care of anything that comes our way. Now prepare your varisteis.
They all took a hold of their varisteis in their free hand except Wes. He didn’t like using glesteis. Just study them!
Sig: Ok Wes and I will go in first and you guyz will follow
Walter: sir why should I go with the loser again?
Pheristos: What did you call me?
Walter: A loser. L-O-S-E-R.
Pheristos activated his varistei and charged at Walter. Right before striking him he heard him laughing maniacly
Walter: Hahahahahah you will hit me with that?
Walter pointed at Pheristos’s weapon. It was the small dagger that had appeared back when Wes and Pheristos practiced.
Pheristos turned red but said nothing
Sig: Ok now cut the crap and let’s hurry. Winry might be in danger.
Upon hearing the name Winry, Walter became serious again
Walter: I am sorry sir. Let us go
Wes: 1 more thing before we go. Keep your eyes open for any possible traps. Trapeis are difficult to detect so keep your eyes open at all times.
Walter/Pheristos: Ok!
The company entered the dark cave. With the help of the torches they could see clearly. The walls were carved with some weird symbols. Wes paused to examine them.
Interesting he whispered. He took some brief notes and then caught up with the rest of the team. They were walking for around 10 minutes but still no sign of Winry.
Pheristos: Um guys…I can’t move.
Everyone turned to look at Pheristos.
Sig: Damn. He is caught in a Trapei. Stay still I ll release you
Pheristos saw his legs were caught in some green mud.
Sig activated his varistei and a double edged, katana emerged.
Wes: Nice weapon…
Walter: That’s master Sig’s greatest weapon. It is believed he defeated a giant to retrieve it.
Walter saw Wes taking some notes again. He seemed really weird.
Sig charged and slashed the green mud. At the same time though ten rusty knives appeared out of nowhere heading towards Wes and Walter
Walter: Wes get down.
With fast movements Walter activated his Varistei and a large silver spear appeared. Right on time he hit accurately all ten knives driving them off
Walter: Next time watch where you step…
Pheristos was truly mad. Up until now all he did was get in the way. I need to be helpful he thought.
Sig: Let’s forget about this and continue. Pheristos, Wes be cautious.
They both nodded and continued their way. The longer they moved the darker the cave became.
Wes: Guys what is that noise?
Pheristos: Noise?
Walter: OH GOD. Guys behind us.
They all turned at the same time to see a gigantic boulder approaching them in high speed
Pheristos: Shit…
Sig: EVERYBODY GET DOWN!
Sig threw away his torch and reached for his belt. He took a Glestei and squeezed it. Judging from the size and shape Wes understood it was a Starstei.
Sig: Come on old friend I need you now.
Like answering to the call the Starstei popped and a shadowy figure emerged from it. In the beginning it looked like human but as the smoke cleared Wes noticed it was too large to be a human
Pheristos: G…giant…?
Wes: Amazing…
The giant rushed and with a single punch he tore the gigantic boulder apart.
But that wasn’t all. Right behind the boulder there was another one. The giant didn’t pause, he continued punching the boulders coming one after another. Finally after a while the boulders stopped. The giant paused to take a breath
Sig: You must be tired. Wanna take a rest?
Giant: No worries I can walk. It’s better if I stay with you
Sig: I guess you are right.
Suddenly clapping was heard from deeper in the cave. Walter moved his torch that way.
Walter: Who is there?
No response.
Giant: I ll go check it out
Sig: We are counting on you
The giant moved forward and got lost in the endless darkness of the cave. A moment later a dreadful scream was heard.
Sig: YAGAN!!!!!!
So the giant’s name is Yagan. Wes took a brief note and then turned to Sig
Wes: Shall we go check what happened?
Sig: Yes and fast.
The team started running towards the place the scream was heard from. Soon they saw the gigantic image of Yagan lying down to the floor
Sig: Yagan what happened?
Yagan seemed severely injured. He didn’t speak but he moved his finger somewhere behind Sig. All 4 of them turned there at the same time…
Walter: Holy..
Sig: No way…
Wes: Unbelievable…
Pheristos: Uhm? Who the hell are you?
Sig, Walter and Wes where left with their mouth open
Wes: Pher…pheristos are you crazy?
Pheristos: Why? That bastard hurt Yagan and propably kidnapped Winry
Walter: YOU FOOL! THE ONE YOU CALL BASTARD….IS AN ANGEL!
Pheristos was left with his mouth open this time. The creature descended slowly towards their place.
Angel: Haha so I am a bastard huh? You surely are energetic human. What is your name?
Pheristos: That shouldn’t concern you. What did you do to Yagan? And where is Winry?
Angel: That’s not a very kind way of responding when somebody asks for your name…kid.
The angel’s eyes turned red and a huge hammer appeared in his hand
Angel: Now I will ask once again what your name is?
Pheristos: ffss…my name is Pheristos. And yours?
Walter: Pheristos you idiot. Please excuse our friend. He is a bit wei..
Angel: I never gave you the permission to speak human.
Without even looking at him he delivered a kick in Walter’s stomach sending him a couple of meters away.
Sig: WALTERRRRRRRRRRR
Wes stopped taking notes and went to help Walter get up.
Angel: I am Nakir. Why are you in the angel’s side?
Pheristos: Angel’s side?
Wes: Oh shit we were here I didn’t know..
Pheristos: What’s happening Wes?
Wes: Hundreds of years before, a big number of men fought against angels, for the sovereignty of the forest. There were losses from both sides. One day the strongest of men kind, King Hadrian, and the leader of the angels, Castiel, agreed to stop fighting and split the forest in two. From that day no angel entered the men’s field and no man violated that sign… well until now I suppose. I thought the angels had extinquested. I guess I was wrong
Nakir: You seem to know the details. Well then you should understand that it is of great importance not to let anyone else know about my existence
Pheristos stood up. He looked straight at the angel. He was tall with purple hair. His two wings where gathered behind his back and 5 gold Glesteis were tightened around his silver belt. His hammer was huge almost as big as Wes was.
Wes: We do not intend on revealing your identity we just need to find our friend. Did any other human come here?
Nakir: Indeed a girl did come here. Let me fetch her.
Pheristos didn’t' even blink once the angel was back holding a tired girl in his hands. See seemed to be asleep. She had long blonde hair. Her clothes were dirty and there were injuries in her arms and legs.
Nakir: I am sorry for her condition I will heal her right away.
The angel waved his hand upon Winry and the injuries disappeared. He then approached Yagan and did the same. Finally he reached Walter and healed him as well. Sig recalled Yagan in his Glestei.
Walter stepped up and rushed to the girl
Walter: Winry are you alright?
Winry: Whh…aa… where am I?
Walter: it’s ok now I am here
Nakir: Now humans please go. And do not let anyone know about me. Also Pheristos…
Pheristos: Yes?
Nakir: You ll be a fine man. I see great things when I look in your eyes.
With those words he vanished as suddenly as he had appeared. Sig got a hold of Winry and the party took the way back…
A couple of days later back in the g-camp….
Al: Oi everyone she is awake!!!!
Ed: Finally!!! Walter, Pheristos, Wes come on she is awake
Everyone quickly gathered around her. Winry looked surprised. She saw her two little brothers, her friend Walter and…
Winry: Who are you two?
Pheristos: Well I am Pheristos and this is my friend Wes
Wes: Yo!
Walter: They helped me rescue you. Actually Wes helped Pheristos did nothing but get in the way but that’s another story…
Pheristos: WHAT??? LET ME GO, I AM GOING TO KILL HIM
Ed: Calm down Pheristos
Walter: So Winry will you tell us what happened to you?
Winry: Oh yeah…Well you better sit tight…cause it’s a long story…
chapter 7: Winry's adventure..
Spoiler:
…and from that time I can’t remember anything.
Pheristos: I don’t understand, you fought against an angel?
Winry: No Pheristos! Have you been listening to what I said? I ll repeat one last time. It was around 9-10 in the morning when I took my bag and left the camp to search and collect some specific herbs. With these herbs I can make someone stronger or more flexible for a period of time and when…
Wes: so you like collecting, mixing and using herbs, right?
Winry looked angry because that was the 100th time Wes and Pheristos interrupted her story.
Winry: I just love herbs. It is my dream to be the best herbologist in the world.
Wes smiled thinking of his own dream.
Winry went on explaining her adventure…
As I walked out of the camp I took the small path south to the big valley. These days every year a rare plant grows in that valley and I had to move quickly in order to find it and collect a great portion of it. The sun was hot and because of the running I got really tired when I reached the area. I did find the herbs though. I collected them and went to the shadow of a big tree to rest before I go back to the camp. I took the bag with the herbs out and placed it nearby. After that I closed my eyes. I immediately felt in a very deep sleep feeling so perfect! When I woke up the sun had disappeared and a full moon took place in the sky. I opened my eyes but didn’t stand up. The stars where amazing, lighting up the moment’s darkness. After this whole time away from the camp I was starving. Thank god I had these cookies from last night’s dinner in my bag, but wait… where was my bag?? I stood up immediately and started searching for the bag. I didn’t care about the bag but for the herbs I took hours earlier. But no matter how much I searched my bag was gone. Disappointed and because of the night I started walking back home. As I walked inside the forest suddenly I saw my stuff beneath a big tree
Walter: so you took it and what happened?
Winry: you know Walter that tree was from the angel’s side. You know about the contact, don’t you?
Walter: yes yes of course I know. I told Wes and Pheristos about it.
Pheristos/Wes: you told us what?
Pheristos: you didn’t know anything fool. Wes and Sig had the conversation with the angel.
Walter’s faceturned red.
Winry: let me continue my story… so the tree was from the angel’s side and I didn’t know what to do. I thought to do it quickly. Get from their side grab the bag and return immediately to our side. I thought, since they were angels they would understand my actions and forgive me for entering. Without hesitation I took out my varistei and activated it.
Pheristos: Sorry to interrupt but what weapon does your varistei produce?
Winry: An elf-made bow!
Pheristos: WOW, I would like to see you fighting. Keep up with your story.
Winry: So I violated the sign and stepped into the angel’s side. I took my bag but wait what was that?? The trees had gold and silver fruits. The grass was shiny green and beautiful colored birds were flying in the sky. It was like there was a curtain that separated our world from the angel’s world.
Walter was confused. He couldn’t realize how Winry saw that imaginary world and they didn’t. The answer came from Wes’s mouth who told him that the motives of the people who violate the rule may be the reason.
Winry went on
I was feeling so perfect. So relaxed and peaceful. Feeling safe I withdrew my weapon. I started walking deeper in angel’s side watching the unbelievable things. At last I reached a beach. I really didn’t know that there was a beach inside this forest!
I have to see that place sometime Wes thought and looked out of the camp.
With no second thought I took off my clothes and dived into the sea. The water was amazing. A bit warm with very small waves hitting the sand. That sound, that melody that even the best musician can’t play. I stayed there for a couple of hours before my mind went back to the camp. “I have to go back. They will worry about me” I thought. So I took the way back. I was feeling sad for leaving such a wonderful place but I couldn’t do something else. As I was reaching the invisible curtain I saw from my right side some extremely rare herbs/flowers. I could do the rarest recipes with them. I went close took off my bag and with my knife I started cutting the herbs. But I couldn’t. It was like cutting rocks. I finally managed to cut a flower. As I was turning from the other side to leave I felt a hand touching my shoulder.
A deep low voice whispered “Why did you do that” in my ear.
Despite being terrified I replied without looking at him “Someone stole my bag and it was from this side. So I got in to pick it up.
Man: I am not talking about your trip to our world. I am talking about that poor flower. These flowers must not leave this place. There are very energetic herbs and no human being can use them properly. Hmph I guess some idiotic dwarf must have taken your bag
Winry: Who are you?
Man: I am Raquel. The last of my kind.
Winry: Kind? What kind?
Raquel: I am one of the final angels upon this planet. Also the last of my kind.
Winry was left with her mouth open.
Winry: So angels do exist…
None of us spoke for some time. Finally I asked him If I could keep the herbs.
Raquel: Hmmm interesting. We will make a deal.
Winry: Deal?
Raquel: Exactly. I will give you a mission. If you accomplish it then you are worthy of taking these herbs back to the human world…
Winry: Ok but what happens if I fail?
Raquel: Then you will have to be my slave for the rest of your life.
Winry: I will do anything for these herbs. DEAL!
Raquel: In the highest part of our side there are some flowers called nilux. I have a rare decease that only nilux can heal. But be aware although I told you I am the last of my kind there is another angel leaving there.Be careful
Winry: I can do that do not worry. How will I recognise the flower?
RaqueL: It is small with blue petals and to human eyes it glows so it will be easy to detect
WInry: Ok thank you I ll be on myway now
I immidiaterly took of and headed for the mountains
Winry: The moment I stepped on that mountain my body started shivering. The atmosphere was very different from tha one I sensed before. It gave me the chilles. I knew I had to keep moving If I wanted to find the herbs. Moments later I saw some glowy plants in the entrance of the cave. I quickly collected them. But from inside the cave strange noises came to my ears. I couldn’t help but take a look. I activated my varistei and entered. I remembered Raquel mentioned dwarves before so maybe that was the case hear. But soon I realised I was wrong. After taking a few steps inside the cave a different angel
appeared in front of me. He was bigger, more muscular and looked very angry
He spoke wih a voice that sounded like a thousand hammers.
.
Angel: You are a huma what are you doing in our side?
He immediately activated his varistei which was a giant hammer.
Winry: I am just here to collect some plants for an angel named Raquel that’s all.
.
Angel: I see. My name is Nakir. Now hand me these plants I will give them to Raquel. That boy needs to learn the rules.
Winry: No no, no need to blame him it’s my fault
Nakir: SILENCE!
He grabbed me by the throat. I tried to fight back but he crushed my bow with his hammer. That’s the last thing I remember. After that I woke up here
After Winry finished her story silence befell in the room
Sig: Well that Nakir guy seemed like a nice guy to be honest. But after his attribute I think I will recall my opinion.
Walter: Well since it’s over it’s ok. Bt Winry be more careful next time
Wes: Also while you were sleeping I managed to fix your bow?
Winry: What? Really? Thank you very much Wes
She jumped out of the bed, hugged him and kissed him in the chick.
Wes’s face turned red before replying: “My pleasure”
Pheristos looked at Walter who seemed envy and couldn’t help but laugh.
Suddenly and when all of them were laughing they heard a noise outside.
Ed,Al,Pheristos and Wes were the first to rush outside…
What they saw was truly unbelievable….
Pheristos: I don’t understand, you fought against an angel?
Winry: No Pheristos! Have you been listening to what I said? I ll repeat one last time. It was around 9-10 in the morning when I took my bag and left the camp to search and collect some specific herbs. With these herbs I can make someone stronger or more flexible for a period of time and when…
Wes: so you like collecting, mixing and using herbs, right?
Winry looked angry because that was the 100th time Wes and Pheristos interrupted her story.
Winry: I just love herbs. It is my dream to be the best herbologist in the world.
Wes smiled thinking of his own dream.
Winry went on explaining her adventure…
As I walked out of the camp I took the small path south to the big valley. These days every year a rare plant grows in that valley and I had to move quickly in order to find it and collect a great portion of it. The sun was hot and because of the running I got really tired when I reached the area. I did find the herbs though. I collected them and went to the shadow of a big tree to rest before I go back to the camp. I took the bag with the herbs out and placed it nearby. After that I closed my eyes. I immediately felt in a very deep sleep feeling so perfect! When I woke up the sun had disappeared and a full moon took place in the sky. I opened my eyes but didn’t stand up. The stars where amazing, lighting up the moment’s darkness. After this whole time away from the camp I was starving. Thank god I had these cookies from last night’s dinner in my bag, but wait… where was my bag?? I stood up immediately and started searching for the bag. I didn’t care about the bag but for the herbs I took hours earlier. But no matter how much I searched my bag was gone. Disappointed and because of the night I started walking back home. As I walked inside the forest suddenly I saw my stuff beneath a big tree
Walter: so you took it and what happened?
Winry: you know Walter that tree was from the angel’s side. You know about the contact, don’t you?
Walter: yes yes of course I know. I told Wes and Pheristos about it.
Pheristos/Wes: you told us what?
Pheristos: you didn’t know anything fool. Wes and Sig had the conversation with the angel.
Walter’s faceturned red.
Winry: let me continue my story… so the tree was from the angel’s side and I didn’t know what to do. I thought to do it quickly. Get from their side grab the bag and return immediately to our side. I thought, since they were angels they would understand my actions and forgive me for entering. Without hesitation I took out my varistei and activated it.
Pheristos: Sorry to interrupt but what weapon does your varistei produce?
Winry: An elf-made bow!
Pheristos: WOW, I would like to see you fighting. Keep up with your story.
Winry: So I violated the sign and stepped into the angel’s side. I took my bag but wait what was that?? The trees had gold and silver fruits. The grass was shiny green and beautiful colored birds were flying in the sky. It was like there was a curtain that separated our world from the angel’s world.
Walter was confused. He couldn’t realize how Winry saw that imaginary world and they didn’t. The answer came from Wes’s mouth who told him that the motives of the people who violate the rule may be the reason.
Winry went on
I was feeling so perfect. So relaxed and peaceful. Feeling safe I withdrew my weapon. I started walking deeper in angel’s side watching the unbelievable things. At last I reached a beach. I really didn’t know that there was a beach inside this forest!
I have to see that place sometime Wes thought and looked out of the camp.
With no second thought I took off my clothes and dived into the sea. The water was amazing. A bit warm with very small waves hitting the sand. That sound, that melody that even the best musician can’t play. I stayed there for a couple of hours before my mind went back to the camp. “I have to go back. They will worry about me” I thought. So I took the way back. I was feeling sad for leaving such a wonderful place but I couldn’t do something else. As I was reaching the invisible curtain I saw from my right side some extremely rare herbs/flowers. I could do the rarest recipes with them. I went close took off my bag and with my knife I started cutting the herbs. But I couldn’t. It was like cutting rocks. I finally managed to cut a flower. As I was turning from the other side to leave I felt a hand touching my shoulder.
A deep low voice whispered “Why did you do that” in my ear.
Despite being terrified I replied without looking at him “Someone stole my bag and it was from this side. So I got in to pick it up.
Man: I am not talking about your trip to our world. I am talking about that poor flower. These flowers must not leave this place. There are very energetic herbs and no human being can use them properly. Hmph I guess some idiotic dwarf must have taken your bag
Winry: Who are you?
Man: I am Raquel. The last of my kind.
Winry: Kind? What kind?
Raquel: I am one of the final angels upon this planet. Also the last of my kind.
Winry was left with her mouth open.
Winry: So angels do exist…
None of us spoke for some time. Finally I asked him If I could keep the herbs.
Raquel: Hmmm interesting. We will make a deal.
Winry: Deal?
Raquel: Exactly. I will give you a mission. If you accomplish it then you are worthy of taking these herbs back to the human world…
Winry: Ok but what happens if I fail?
Raquel: Then you will have to be my slave for the rest of your life.
Winry: I will do anything for these herbs. DEAL!
Raquel: In the highest part of our side there are some flowers called nilux. I have a rare decease that only nilux can heal. But be aware although I told you I am the last of my kind there is another angel leaving there.Be careful
Winry: I can do that do not worry. How will I recognise the flower?
RaqueL: It is small with blue petals and to human eyes it glows so it will be easy to detect
WInry: Ok thank you I ll be on myway now
I immidiaterly took of and headed for the mountains
Winry: The moment I stepped on that mountain my body started shivering. The atmosphere was very different from tha one I sensed before. It gave me the chilles. I knew I had to keep moving If I wanted to find the herbs. Moments later I saw some glowy plants in the entrance of the cave. I quickly collected them. But from inside the cave strange noises came to my ears. I couldn’t help but take a look. I activated my varistei and entered. I remembered Raquel mentioned dwarves before so maybe that was the case hear. But soon I realised I was wrong. After taking a few steps inside the cave a different angel
appeared in front of me. He was bigger, more muscular and looked very angry
He spoke wih a voice that sounded like a thousand hammers.
.
Angel: You are a huma what are you doing in our side?
He immediately activated his varistei which was a giant hammer.
Winry: I am just here to collect some plants for an angel named Raquel that’s all.
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Angel: I see. My name is Nakir. Now hand me these plants I will give them to Raquel. That boy needs to learn the rules.
Winry: No no, no need to blame him it’s my fault
Nakir: SILENCE!
He grabbed me by the throat. I tried to fight back but he crushed my bow with his hammer. That’s the last thing I remember. After that I woke up here
After Winry finished her story silence befell in the room
Sig: Well that Nakir guy seemed like a nice guy to be honest. But after his attribute I think I will recall my opinion.
Walter: Well since it’s over it’s ok. Bt Winry be more careful next time
Wes: Also while you were sleeping I managed to fix your bow?
Winry: What? Really? Thank you very much Wes
She jumped out of the bed, hugged him and kissed him in the chick.
Wes’s face turned red before replying: “My pleasure”
Pheristos looked at Walter who seemed envy and couldn’t help but laugh.
Suddenly and when all of them were laughing they heard a noise outside.
Ed,Al,Pheristos and Wes were the first to rush outside…
What they saw was truly unbelievable….
Chapter 8: Confrontation
Spoiler:
"Is...is this an angel?" asked Al terrified
Pheristos nodded and pushed the two kids behind positioning himself between them and the angel.
The angel attempted to speak, but when he opened his only, blood and not words came out. Pheristos lighened his grip on his varistei and rushed at the angel's side.
"Are you ok? What happened to you?" he asked.
The angel just said three words: "Where....is....girl?"
At that momment the rest of the company rushed out of the tent. Pheristos saw Winry's eyes widen when he noticed the injured angel. "RAQUEL" she shouted when she saw him. "What happened to you?"
Again the answer barely came out of the angel's mouth: "N...a...ki...r"
"THAT BASTARD" shouted Pheristos. "I knew he looked fishy from the beggining"
Raquel caught Winry's arm and whispered at her in low voice: "Kill...Nakir....or..he will ....d...". At that point more blood came out of his mouth and he fainted.
Sig: "WALTER GO FIND MS TONIA RIGHT NOW. TELL HER AND HER MEDIC TEAM TO ATTEND TO HIS WOUNDS"
Walter nodded and left running towards the camp.
Sig turned to Ed and Al: " You two go back to the camp and alert everyone about the situation."
Ed: "But Mister Sig we want to fight as well"
Sig looked furious: "Are you insane? The enemy we are about to fight almost killed another angel. What makes you think you can even lift your fingers against him?"
The two boys seemed sad and Al started crying. Pheristos approached Al and caught his by the shoulder. "Do not worry, Al. We will defeat that Angel so that your camp can live happily once again."
Al stopped crying and with his eyes still blurry he nodded. Ed caught him by the hand and they both started running towards the camp.
Pheristos: "So what's the plan Sig?"
"You two stay out of this. The route to Golfex City is on the opposite direction of Nakir's location so please take your leave. You don't have to get involved with this mess anymore"
When Pheristos couldn't answer to this Wes spoke:
"Mr Sig. Asuming we leave this place and head for Golfex City, you go and get killed by Nakir, then the next one to be targeted by him will be the two of us. He has seen our faces and knows we are together with you so either we stay here and fight him with you or we have him following us for the rest of our journey."
Sometimes Pheristos loved how simple, Wes told the facts.
Sig: "Ok whatever just don't die."
A few minutes later Ms Tonia and her medical squad took Raquel to the infirmary. Wes,Pheristos,Winry,Walter and Sig had gone to Sig's tent to speak about strategy.
Sig began talking.
"First of all, is any of you still injured from the previous conflicts" After everyone nodded negatively Sig resumed. "This will not be an easy fight and I do not force anyone to come with me. You are here of your free will. So anyone that wants to leave please do so now"
He paused for about 30 seconds and since noone made any movements he resumed speaking: "The plan is as follows....."
After explaining the plan Walter and Winry took their leave. Wes also waved goodnight and took his leave. When Pheristos was alone with Sig he asked. "Is there anything I can do to become stronger? All I ve done so far is get in the way. I want to fight, I want to be helpful"
Sig remained silent for a moment and then said in deep low voice. "You know Nakir said you would turn out to be a fine man. I may hate the bastard but I will agree with him on this one. If you want to become stronger it can't be done in one night. But if you want to gain a little something I suggest you go attend to a Varistei-related class that starts in ten minutes in the north side of the camp. Ed attends that class if I am not mistaken he will be able to help you a bit"
Pheristos smiled and thanked Sig. He exited the tent and after a while searching for the class he finally found it. They had already started so he silently entered and located the place where Ed was sitting. Luckily the sit next to him was empty. He went and sat there. Ed was surprised to see him there, something logical since the students in the class were at most 10 years old, but after hearing Pheristo's story Ed got serious and started helping him as much as he could...
The following morning, Pheristos woke up feeling well rested. After taking a short breakfast he said goodbye to Ed and Al and reached for the camp entrance were Winry,Wes,Walter and Sig were waiting for him.
"Ok now that everyone is here let us go" said Sig.
They were traveling at a standard pace, and a while after the saw the cave that Nakir inhabited. They looked at each other, activated their varistei's and entered. Upon entering they heard a noise behind them and the entrance was shut by some rocks.
"Great, we are trapped now" said Wes
"It's not like we would retreat anyways" replied Walter
"Let's just move, and remain cautious...especially you Pheristos"
Pheristos didn't like the lecture from Sig but he nodded and continued his way. They finally reached the place where they had previously encountered Nakir. Sig took a step forward and shouted: "NAKIR YOU DICKLESS BASTARD HURRY UP AND COME OUT"
There was no response, but suddenly hundreds of arrows appeared on the top of the cave and launched themselves towards the group. With a hasty move Winry caught a glestei and to Pheristos' surprise she launched it with her bow. She then whispered something and a huge barried appeared above them deflecting the arrows. Pheristos turned to ask Wes about it but he noticed that he was taking notes, meaning he didn't know what had happened.
As if the voice was heard through speakers Nakir spoke: "You insolent humans why are you here again? Didn't I tell you to never come back here?"
Sig took a step forward and spoke: "We learned what you did to Raquel and so we came to avenge him. Now show yourself coward"
Before finishing his sentence the angel was standing firm in front of them. "CHARGE" shouted Sig.
Sig, Walter and Pheristos charged at the angel with their varisteis in hand. "Come to my aid VICTORY" shouted Pheristos and his little dog appeared by his side.
"YAGAN, COME FORTH". On Sig's command the giant appeared in front of them bashing his club wildly in the air.
"SHOW YOURSELF, MADOSTA". It was the first time Pheristos' saw Walter's starstei. It was a black Scorpion, almost as big as him.
Sig: "Madosta,Winry and Wes cover us from behind. Yagan and Walter charge in front, me in the left and Pheristos with Victory in the right. NOW GO"
Τhey all took their positions. Pheristos was running with his dagger in his left hand. He had made some changes to his dagger. He had put a little poison to the edge of his dagger so that whatever he hit would instantly be poisoned. It was Ms Tonia's idea and Pheristos was grateful to her about that. Now he felt he could actually do something useful. He saw Walter reaching Nakir and trying to stab him with his silver spear but the angel was, despite his size, able to dodge easily. He heard him saying "Pathetic" before launching an attack against Walter.
Walter dodged but stumbled and Nakir found the chance and with a single tap he activate dhis hammer. Just before he hit Walter, Yagan delivered a punch at the center of Nakir's stomach. Nakir didn't seem to notice and continued attacking Walter. Just before the hammer touched Walter Sig rushed between them and blocked Nakir's hammer with his katana. With a thrust he pushed Nakir behind. Nakir reached for his belt and threw two starsteis at them. Τwo identical green looking creatures appeared. They charged at Pheristos. Pheristos heard Wes shouting. "They are gremlins Pheristos. Aim their necks".
Pheristos charged at them. He tried stabbing th first one but he misssed and the creature caught his hand. Victory jumped and bite his hand forcing him to lose his grip. Meanwhile the second Gremlin murmured something and a rock behind Pheristos moved out of the wall and straight on him. Victory charged at the rock takking the hit. "VICTORYYYYYY" shouted Pheristos. "Ya aint gotta time to lok away pal" The first Gremlin caught him by the neck and tried to struggle him. We was almost out of air when he saw an arrow piercing the Gremlin's throat and killing it. He turned and saw Winry smiling at him. He didn't wast time and searched for the second grmlin. It was charging at Winry. He took a deep breath, ran a few steps and launched his dagger at it. When the dagger found the gremlin in the neck he sighed and went to see if Victory was ok. He recalled his creature and turned to see what had happened with Nakir.
Walter was covered in blood unconscious while Sig and Nakir were exchanging ferocius blows. Sig jumped and attempted to stab Nakir's right shoulder but Nakir was fast and with a dancing move he placed himself behind Sig. He tried to smash him with his hammer, but in the nick of time, Yagan placed himself between them blocking the axe his it's bare hands. He pushed behind the hammer, and Sig once again tried to stab Nakir's shoulder, this time suceeding. Nakir roared and touched his injured arm with his free one. "You' ll pay juman".
He charged at Yagan first knoking him out with a single blow and then he headed for Sig. They clashed for several minutes when finally Nakir managed to hit Sig in the right leg almost breaking it. Sig fell down from the impact screaming from the pain. Nakir moved him arm in a weird way and suddenly chains appeared around every one of them. Nakir laughed maniacly
"WHAT NOW HUMEN??? NOW THAT YOU ARE ALL TIED UP. WHO WILL STOP ME NOW???"
For a momment there was silence and then from the way they had come they heard steps.
*Tsk*, *Tsk*,*Tsk*
And there from the dark corridor of the cave they could make up the figure of a man. The man looked Nakir straight in the eyes and said: "I will stop you...Angel"
"Is...is this an angel?" asked Al terrified
Pheristos nodded and pushed the two kids behind positioning himself between them and the angel.
The angel attempted to speak, but when he opened his only, blood and not words came out. Pheristos lighened his grip on his varistei and rushed at the angel's side.
"Are you ok? What happened to you?" he asked.
The angel just said three words: "Where....is....girl?"
At that momment the rest of the company rushed out of the tent. Pheristos saw Winry's eyes widen when he noticed the injured angel. "RAQUEL" she shouted when she saw him. "What happened to you?"
Again the answer barely came out of the angel's mouth: "N...a...ki...r"
"THAT BASTARD" shouted Pheristos. "I knew he looked fishy from the beggining"
Raquel caught Winry's arm and whispered at her in low voice: "Kill...Nakir....or..he will ....d...". At that point more blood came out of his mouth and he fainted.
Sig: "WALTER GO FIND MS TONIA RIGHT NOW. TELL HER AND HER MEDIC TEAM TO ATTEND TO HIS WOUNDS"
Walter nodded and left running towards the camp.
Sig turned to Ed and Al: " You two go back to the camp and alert everyone about the situation."
Ed: "But Mister Sig we want to fight as well"
Sig looked furious: "Are you insane? The enemy we are about to fight almost killed another angel. What makes you think you can even lift your fingers against him?"
The two boys seemed sad and Al started crying. Pheristos approached Al and caught his by the shoulder. "Do not worry, Al. We will defeat that Angel so that your camp can live happily once again."
Al stopped crying and with his eyes still blurry he nodded. Ed caught him by the hand and they both started running towards the camp.
Pheristos: "So what's the plan Sig?"
"You two stay out of this. The route to Golfex City is on the opposite direction of Nakir's location so please take your leave. You don't have to get involved with this mess anymore"
When Pheristos couldn't answer to this Wes spoke:
"Mr Sig. Asuming we leave this place and head for Golfex City, you go and get killed by Nakir, then the next one to be targeted by him will be the two of us. He has seen our faces and knows we are together with you so either we stay here and fight him with you or we have him following us for the rest of our journey."
Sometimes Pheristos loved how simple, Wes told the facts.
Sig: "Ok whatever just don't die."
A few minutes later Ms Tonia and her medical squad took Raquel to the infirmary. Wes,Pheristos,Winry,Walter and Sig had gone to Sig's tent to speak about strategy.
Sig began talking.
"First of all, is any of you still injured from the previous conflicts" After everyone nodded negatively Sig resumed. "This will not be an easy fight and I do not force anyone to come with me. You are here of your free will. So anyone that wants to leave please do so now"
He paused for about 30 seconds and since noone made any movements he resumed speaking: "The plan is as follows....."
After explaining the plan Walter and Winry took their leave. Wes also waved goodnight and took his leave. When Pheristos was alone with Sig he asked. "Is there anything I can do to become stronger? All I ve done so far is get in the way. I want to fight, I want to be helpful"
Sig remained silent for a moment and then said in deep low voice. "You know Nakir said you would turn out to be a fine man. I may hate the bastard but I will agree with him on this one. If you want to become stronger it can't be done in one night. But if you want to gain a little something I suggest you go attend to a Varistei-related class that starts in ten minutes in the north side of the camp. Ed attends that class if I am not mistaken he will be able to help you a bit"
Pheristos smiled and thanked Sig. He exited the tent and after a while searching for the class he finally found it. They had already started so he silently entered and located the place where Ed was sitting. Luckily the sit next to him was empty. He went and sat there. Ed was surprised to see him there, something logical since the students in the class were at most 10 years old, but after hearing Pheristo's story Ed got serious and started helping him as much as he could...
The following morning, Pheristos woke up feeling well rested. After taking a short breakfast he said goodbye to Ed and Al and reached for the camp entrance were Winry,Wes,Walter and Sig were waiting for him.
"Ok now that everyone is here let us go" said Sig.
They were traveling at a standard pace, and a while after the saw the cave that Nakir inhabited. They looked at each other, activated their varistei's and entered. Upon entering they heard a noise behind them and the entrance was shut by some rocks.
"Great, we are trapped now" said Wes
"It's not like we would retreat anyways" replied Walter
"Let's just move, and remain cautious...especially you Pheristos"
Pheristos didn't like the lecture from Sig but he nodded and continued his way. They finally reached the place where they had previously encountered Nakir. Sig took a step forward and shouted: "NAKIR YOU DICKLESS BASTARD HURRY UP AND COME OUT"
There was no response, but suddenly hundreds of arrows appeared on the top of the cave and launched themselves towards the group. With a hasty move Winry caught a glestei and to Pheristos' surprise she launched it with her bow. She then whispered something and a huge barried appeared above them deflecting the arrows. Pheristos turned to ask Wes about it but he noticed that he was taking notes, meaning he didn't know what had happened.
As if the voice was heard through speakers Nakir spoke: "You insolent humans why are you here again? Didn't I tell you to never come back here?"
Sig took a step forward and spoke: "We learned what you did to Raquel and so we came to avenge him. Now show yourself coward"
Before finishing his sentence the angel was standing firm in front of them. "CHARGE" shouted Sig.
Sig, Walter and Pheristos charged at the angel with their varisteis in hand. "Come to my aid VICTORY" shouted Pheristos and his little dog appeared by his side.
"YAGAN, COME FORTH". On Sig's command the giant appeared in front of them bashing his club wildly in the air.
"SHOW YOURSELF, MADOSTA". It was the first time Pheristos' saw Walter's starstei. It was a black Scorpion, almost as big as him.
Sig: "Madosta,Winry and Wes cover us from behind. Yagan and Walter charge in front, me in the left and Pheristos with Victory in the right. NOW GO"
Τhey all took their positions. Pheristos was running with his dagger in his left hand. He had made some changes to his dagger. He had put a little poison to the edge of his dagger so that whatever he hit would instantly be poisoned. It was Ms Tonia's idea and Pheristos was grateful to her about that. Now he felt he could actually do something useful. He saw Walter reaching Nakir and trying to stab him with his silver spear but the angel was, despite his size, able to dodge easily. He heard him saying "Pathetic" before launching an attack against Walter.
Walter dodged but stumbled and Nakir found the chance and with a single tap he activate dhis hammer. Just before he hit Walter, Yagan delivered a punch at the center of Nakir's stomach. Nakir didn't seem to notice and continued attacking Walter. Just before the hammer touched Walter Sig rushed between them and blocked Nakir's hammer with his katana. With a thrust he pushed Nakir behind. Nakir reached for his belt and threw two starsteis at them. Τwo identical green looking creatures appeared. They charged at Pheristos. Pheristos heard Wes shouting. "They are gremlins Pheristos. Aim their necks".
Pheristos charged at them. He tried stabbing th first one but he misssed and the creature caught his hand. Victory jumped and bite his hand forcing him to lose his grip. Meanwhile the second Gremlin murmured something and a rock behind Pheristos moved out of the wall and straight on him. Victory charged at the rock takking the hit. "VICTORYYYYYY" shouted Pheristos. "Ya aint gotta time to lok away pal" The first Gremlin caught him by the neck and tried to struggle him. We was almost out of air when he saw an arrow piercing the Gremlin's throat and killing it. He turned and saw Winry smiling at him. He didn't wast time and searched for the second grmlin. It was charging at Winry. He took a deep breath, ran a few steps and launched his dagger at it. When the dagger found the gremlin in the neck he sighed and went to see if Victory was ok. He recalled his creature and turned to see what had happened with Nakir.
Walter was covered in blood unconscious while Sig and Nakir were exchanging ferocius blows. Sig jumped and attempted to stab Nakir's right shoulder but Nakir was fast and with a dancing move he placed himself behind Sig. He tried to smash him with his hammer, but in the nick of time, Yagan placed himself between them blocking the axe his it's bare hands. He pushed behind the hammer, and Sig once again tried to stab Nakir's shoulder, this time suceeding. Nakir roared and touched his injured arm with his free one. "You' ll pay juman".
He charged at Yagan first knoking him out with a single blow and then he headed for Sig. They clashed for several minutes when finally Nakir managed to hit Sig in the right leg almost breaking it. Sig fell down from the impact screaming from the pain. Nakir moved him arm in a weird way and suddenly chains appeared around every one of them. Nakir laughed maniacly
"WHAT NOW HUMEN??? NOW THAT YOU ARE ALL TIED UP. WHO WILL STOP ME NOW???"
For a momment there was silence and then from the way they had come they heard steps.
*Tsk*, *Tsk*,*Tsk*
And there from the dark corridor of the cave they could make up the figure of a man. The man looked Nakir straight in the eyes and said: "I will stop you...Angel"
Chapter 9: Man vs Angel..
Spoiler:
Pheristos could barely see in front of him. He tried to focus on the figure of the man. He was wearing a black cape with a hood. The man turned at Pheristos. "You cause trouble no matter where you go" he said.
Pheristos knew that voice. But he couldn't figure out from where.
Nakir: So another human wants to be killed? Very well then.
Nakir leapt forward his hammer high in his arms. He swinged at the man but right before he stroke the man vanished.
Nakir: I see. Using an Estei against me? Not a wise choice.
The angel reached for his belt and threw a trapei up high. The glestei exploded and a purple rain started falling.
"Over there" he cried.
The rain made the man visible again and Nakir charged at him full strength. He once again slashed at him but the man activated his glestei at the last moment. A giant sword appeared in his hand covered in blue jewels.
A blue sword huh? You must be from the kingdom of Greece, the angel said.
The man said nothing but he started slashing the angel with his sword. The two of them were battling for quite some time but none of them seemed to have an edge. Meanwhile Pheristos was battling to set free of his chain. He saw that Winry and Walter were unconscious and that Sig and Wes were struggling to escape just like he was. If only I could reach my dagger he thought. Meanwhile the strange man and the angel kept battling at the same level. Woah who is that man? He can fight in pair with an angel. At that moment Pheristos hear a weak bark from below. He lowered his head and saw Victory barking at him with his dagger in its claws.
Good boy, he said
He took the dagger and slowly started cutting the chains around him. When he finished he carefully and silently went and released Walter, Wes and Winry from their chains. The battle was still raging in the middle of the cave.
Wes: "Pheristos I ll take Winry and Walter outside. The entrance should be open since the stranger entered. You release Sig"
Pheristos nodded and Wes departed. Nakir didn't notice them because he was too busy fighting the man in front of him. When Pheristos managed to release Sig, he saw that Sig was bleeding badly. Come I ll carry you out of the cave. Sig nodded to show that he understood. Once they reached the entrance of the cave they laid down to rest.
Pheristos: Who is that man?
Wes: I don't know but he seems familiar. Sig do you know who is that man?
Sig: I am afraid I couldn't see him.
Wes: I will send Sol to ask for help from the camp.
Sig: Thank you Wes.
Pheristos: Ok you wait here, I am heading back inside
Wes: ARE YOU NUTS? Those guys are completely out of your league, hey Pher are you listening?
Before Wes could finish his sentence Pheristos was already gone.
Wes: That guy...
When Pheristos reached the end of the cave things were just as he left them. The two of them, man and angel were fighting on even grounds. Suddenly Nakir jumped forward and slashed at the man with all his strength. The man barely dodged but in his effort to escape his hood fell of revealing his face to the angel. Pheristos still couldn't see his face since he was standing behind him.
Nakir: Speak your name human
Man: I am a member of Aphamai's Royal Guard, Royal Servant of King Keleos. Monesias.
Pheristos jaw dropped. The man that was standing in front of him was the first man he met on his journey to save his brother. The man who saved him from the thief in Tydon Village.
MONESIAS!!!
Monesias didn't turn to look at Pheristos but Pheristos could see that he was smiling. Monesias: Stand back Pheristos I ll finish this in an instant.
Pheristos: You...You can't be....
The angel looked panicked. But what was strange was that Monesias was even more panicked. His eyes widened and he activated another estei. Before Pheristos could realize what happened saw a sword piercing Nakir's body. The angel fell on his knees blood coming out of his mouth. D....e....m....o...n
He said just that and then he vanished by turning into ash. Monesias hurried to Pheristos' side. Are you ok Pheristos?
Pheristos nodded. He wanted to ask him so many questions. Just as if he was reading his mind Monesias said: Save your questions for later. Let's head back to that camp now. This angel will bother you no longer
Pheristos smiled and closed his eyes...
A couple of days later...
Come on
He's waking up
Move Al
Oh shut up Ed
Pheristos felt dizzy. He slowly opened his eyes. He saw Ed and Al standing above him, smiled etched on their little faces.
Ed: Good Morning Pheristos! You had a long sleep
Pheristos: Hey Ed! What happened? Where am I?
Al: You are back at the camp. A big guy brought all of you here
Pheristos: Is everyone ok?
Ed: Yes they are all ok. All of them are awake as well.
Pheristos: You said a guy brought us here?
The door of the room suddenly opened and Pheristos saw Wes coming in.
Wes: Yes indeed. That someone was Monesias. He said to meet him in the Golfex City library in 4 days. He will answer our questions there.
Pheristos: Perfect! Then let's go
Wes: That's the spirit
Pheristos slowly stood up. He wore his clothes and along with the little twins and Wes they exited the infirmary and headed for the entrance of the camp. Pheristos checked and saw all three of his glesteis were in his backpack.
Pheristos: Yosh! Everything is ready then! To Golfex city.
Wes: Ed, Al give to everyone our thanks.
You are leaving already? asked Al almost crying.
Sorry Al but our friend is waiting for us said Wes in a low tone.
"Wait"
The voice was heard from somewhere close to them. They saw Sig,Walter and Winry coming towards their place.
Sig: So you decided to leave?
Pheristos: Yes sir. Our journey must continue.
Sig: Thank you for your help Pheristos and Wes. This camp will never forget you. Good luck on the rest of your journey.
Walter: Tss guess we own you a thanks for saving my life.
Pheristos: Don't mention it. You would have done the same thing
Pheristos extended his hand towards Walter. Walter seemed puzzled, but he smiled and shook it. Winry was silent while all this was taking place. Pheristos noticed that she was wearing a backpack and traveling boots.
Pheristos: Are you going somewhere Winry?
Winry: My dream is to learn everything there is to know about herbs. This camp has given me enough knowledge but it cannot help me any more. So I decided to come with you.
Sig: WHAT?
Walter: WHAT???
Ed/Al: WHAT?????
Pheristos started laughing his heart out: Perfect! Another companion in our long journey! They say the magic number is 7 so I think we could use four more people! Winry welcome to our group.
After that they were forced to return to the camp so Winry could say goodbye to everyone. After they finished, they ate a majestic meal and finally the company set of for even more adventures.
[FONT="]Meanwhile somewhere far away...
A man was walking alone in a long, endless looking corridor. It was filled with portraits on the walls and countless doors to his left and his right. He stopped in one of the doors and opened it. Upon entering he saw a single man standing by a fireplace. The man in the fireplace spoke: You failed didn't you?
I am sorry master. I swear I could do it but then that kid.. said the man
Master: "SILENCE"
Man: Please master give me one more chance
Master: Fine. I will give you one final chance to kill that man. But if you fail you would wish you had never been born
Man: Yes, master[/FONT][FONT="]
Master: "SILENCE"
Man: Please master give me one more chance
Master: Fine. I will give you one final chance to kill that man. But if you fail you would wish you had never been born
Man: Yes, master
Pheristos could barely see in front of him. He tried to focus on the figure of the man. He was wearing a black cape with a hood. The man turned at Pheristos. "You cause trouble no matter where you go" he said.
Pheristos knew that voice. But he couldn't figure out from where.
Nakir: So another human wants to be killed? Very well then.
Nakir leapt forward his hammer high in his arms. He swinged at the man but right before he stroke the man vanished.
Nakir: I see. Using an Estei against me? Not a wise choice.
The angel reached for his belt and threw a trapei up high. The glestei exploded and a purple rain started falling.
"Over there" he cried.
The rain made the man visible again and Nakir charged at him full strength. He once again slashed at him but the man activated his glestei at the last moment. A giant sword appeared in his hand covered in blue jewels.
A blue sword huh? You must be from the kingdom of Greece, the angel said.
The man said nothing but he started slashing the angel with his sword. The two of them were battling for quite some time but none of them seemed to have an edge. Meanwhile Pheristos was battling to set free of his chain. He saw that Winry and Walter were unconscious and that Sig and Wes were struggling to escape just like he was. If only I could reach my dagger he thought. Meanwhile the strange man and the angel kept battling at the same level. Woah who is that man? He can fight in pair with an angel. At that moment Pheristos hear a weak bark from below. He lowered his head and saw Victory barking at him with his dagger in its claws.
Good boy, he said
He took the dagger and slowly started cutting the chains around him. When he finished he carefully and silently went and released Walter, Wes and Winry from their chains. The battle was still raging in the middle of the cave.
Wes: "Pheristos I ll take Winry and Walter outside. The entrance should be open since the stranger entered. You release Sig"
Pheristos nodded and Wes departed. Nakir didn't notice them because he was too busy fighting the man in front of him. When Pheristos managed to release Sig, he saw that Sig was bleeding badly. Come I ll carry you out of the cave. Sig nodded to show that he understood. Once they reached the entrance of the cave they laid down to rest.
Pheristos: Who is that man?
Wes: I don't know but he seems familiar. Sig do you know who is that man?
Sig: I am afraid I couldn't see him.
Wes: I will send Sol to ask for help from the camp.
Sig: Thank you Wes.
Pheristos: Ok you wait here, I am heading back inside
Wes: ARE YOU NUTS? Those guys are completely out of your league, hey Pher are you listening?
Before Wes could finish his sentence Pheristos was already gone.
Wes: That guy...
When Pheristos reached the end of the cave things were just as he left them. The two of them, man and angel were fighting on even grounds. Suddenly Nakir jumped forward and slashed at the man with all his strength. The man barely dodged but in his effort to escape his hood fell of revealing his face to the angel. Pheristos still couldn't see his face since he was standing behind him.
Nakir: Speak your name human
Man: I am a member of Aphamai's Royal Guard, Royal Servant of King Keleos. Monesias.
Pheristos jaw dropped. The man that was standing in front of him was the first man he met on his journey to save his brother. The man who saved him from the thief in Tydon Village.
MONESIAS!!!
Monesias didn't turn to look at Pheristos but Pheristos could see that he was smiling. Monesias: Stand back Pheristos I ll finish this in an instant.
Pheristos: You...You can't be....
The angel looked panicked. But what was strange was that Monesias was even more panicked. His eyes widened and he activated another estei. Before Pheristos could realize what happened saw a sword piercing Nakir's body. The angel fell on his knees blood coming out of his mouth. D....e....m....o...n
He said just that and then he vanished by turning into ash. Monesias hurried to Pheristos' side. Are you ok Pheristos?
Pheristos nodded. He wanted to ask him so many questions. Just as if he was reading his mind Monesias said: Save your questions for later. Let's head back to that camp now. This angel will bother you no longer
Pheristos smiled and closed his eyes...
A couple of days later...
Come on
He's waking up
Move Al
Oh shut up Ed
Pheristos felt dizzy. He slowly opened his eyes. He saw Ed and Al standing above him, smiled etched on their little faces.
Ed: Good Morning Pheristos! You had a long sleep
Pheristos: Hey Ed! What happened? Where am I?
Al: You are back at the camp. A big guy brought all of you here
Pheristos: Is everyone ok?
Ed: Yes they are all ok. All of them are awake as well.
Pheristos: You said a guy brought us here?
The door of the room suddenly opened and Pheristos saw Wes coming in.
Wes: Yes indeed. That someone was Monesias. He said to meet him in the Golfex City library in 4 days. He will answer our questions there.
Pheristos: Perfect! Then let's go
Wes: That's the spirit
Pheristos slowly stood up. He wore his clothes and along with the little twins and Wes they exited the infirmary and headed for the entrance of the camp. Pheristos checked and saw all three of his glesteis were in his backpack.
Pheristos: Yosh! Everything is ready then! To Golfex city.
Wes: Ed, Al give to everyone our thanks.
You are leaving already? asked Al almost crying.
Sorry Al but our friend is waiting for us said Wes in a low tone.
"Wait"
The voice was heard from somewhere close to them. They saw Sig,Walter and Winry coming towards their place.
Sig: So you decided to leave?
Pheristos: Yes sir. Our journey must continue.
Sig: Thank you for your help Pheristos and Wes. This camp will never forget you. Good luck on the rest of your journey.
Walter: Tss guess we own you a thanks for saving my life.
Pheristos: Don't mention it. You would have done the same thing
Pheristos extended his hand towards Walter. Walter seemed puzzled, but he smiled and shook it. Winry was silent while all this was taking place. Pheristos noticed that she was wearing a backpack and traveling boots.
Pheristos: Are you going somewhere Winry?
Winry: My dream is to learn everything there is to know about herbs. This camp has given me enough knowledge but it cannot help me any more. So I decided to come with you.
Sig: WHAT?
Walter: WHAT???
Ed/Al: WHAT?????
Pheristos started laughing his heart out: Perfect! Another companion in our long journey! They say the magic number is 7 so I think we could use four more people! Winry welcome to our group.
After that they were forced to return to the camp so Winry could say goodbye to everyone. After they finished, they ate a majestic meal and finally the company set of for even more adventures.
[FONT="]Meanwhile somewhere far away...
A man was walking alone in a long, endless looking corridor. It was filled with portraits on the walls and countless doors to his left and his right. He stopped in one of the doors and opened it. Upon entering he saw a single man standing by a fireplace. The man in the fireplace spoke: You failed didn't you?
I am sorry master. I swear I could do it but then that kid.. said the man
Master: "SILENCE"
Man: Please master give me one more chance
Master: Fine. I will give you one final chance to kill that man. But if you fail you would wish you had never been born
Man: Yes, master[/FONT][FONT="]
Master: "SILENCE"
Man: Please master give me one more chance
Master: Fine. I will give you one final chance to kill that man. But if you fail you would wish you had never been born
Man: Yes, master
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