Story 3: Blue and the Origin of the Goddess. (100% Complete)

[BlueAnnihilator]

Blue: Alright! Let's see if I can weaken their numbers with this!

*Blue casts a Blizzard spell. A massive snow storms covers the front line of soldiers, completely devastating them*

Blue: Whew, that should help.

Leon: Do we move in, Quentin?

Blue: Yeah, I guess so. That snow should slow them down. Let's move!

*Blue and the group proceed into the forest towards the army*

*Meanwhile, in the Royal manse*

Leadan: I hate to do it, Sirios, but I must do this.

Lemia: Leadan? Is that you?

Leadan: Ah, Lemia. What brings you here?

Lemia: I could ask you the same thing. Shouldn't you be in there with the Prince?

Leadan: He's...dismissed me for the night. I was just about to go to my quarters.

Lemia: Hmmm, if you say so.

Leadan: *sigh* Lemia.

Leadan: What is it?

Lemia: Can you do me a favor?

Lemia: Uh, sure. What's up?

Leadan: Watch over Sirios for me.

Lemia: Huh? What are you talking about?

Leadan: I have to leave, immediately. They need my help.

Lemia: What? Who needs your help? I don't understand.

Leadan: I am leaving....to aid the Archsage and his friends.

Lemia: What!? You would betray the Prince!?

Leadan: Oh no, I'm not betraying him. He and you may not realize this, but he is very wrong in what he is doing. I must stop him before it is too late.

Lemia: But...that can't be.

Leadan: It IS, Lemia. That girl, she must never fall to these soldiers. Ever. And I will see to it that she doesn't.

Lemia: Wh-why is that?

Leadan: I have no time to explain, but in short, that girl is more than what she appears to be. Her death will bring the world itself to the brink of destruction.

Lemia: What!? Leadan, you can't be serious!

Leadan: I am serious.

Lemia: And just how do you know all of this? Who are you really? You can't be just any normal man.

Leadan: It'll all become clear in time, Lemia.

Lemia: You. If you want to stop the Prince, why not just go into his room and force him?

Leadan: Because he needs to see the error of his ways firsthand. It can't be forced through fearful persuasion.

Lemia: So you're really going to fight against us? Do you really think you'll succeed?

Leadan: I sense distrust, Lemia. You don't believe my story, do you?

Lemia: Well who would!? This is so...so crazy. I just can't believe something so outrageous.

Leadan: And I don't believe you either, Lemia. Something is telling me that you do believe what I'm saying, but you refuse to acknowledge it.

Lemia: Regardless of what I believe, I still will not aid you in your endeavors. I will stand by the Prince always. No matter if he is wrong or right.

Leadan: As I expected. But do realize that you are wrong as well.

Lemia: ...

Leadan: I have no more time to waste here. I must go now.

Lemia: Leadan, one last thing.

Leadan: What is it?

Lemia: For your sake, I hope you're right. You should know what you're up against here. The odds are in our favor.

Leadan: Never you fear, I am right. And we will succeed.

Lemia: Well don't expect any quarter from me.

Leadan: Why the thought never even crossed my mind.

Lemia: ...Hurry. Go. Go and help them.

Leadan: Hmm?

Lemia: Just go. Hurry up. Before the guards are alerted.

Leadan: Fine...

*Leadan leaves*

Lemia: Oh, am I doing the right thing?

*Back at the battle, Blue and the group have fought a long battle. They are weary and battle worn, and are on their last legs*

Blue: *panting* There...are still...too many of them left.

Leon: Quentin....I can't go on. I'm too exhausted.

Reid: Ha ha ha. Just as I planned, you're too tired to continue. Now we'll finish you off!

[BlueAnnihilator]

*Reid readies his lance*

Blue: Agh, I don't even have enough strength to protect myself. I...I guess this is it. I'm sorry everyone.

Ari: Quentin! No!!!

*Just then, severals rays of light shoot down from the sky, demolishing the entire unit*

Reid: What!? What's happening!?

*The last ray shoots down one Reid, purifying him*

Reid: Aaaaaagggggh!!! *dies*

*A man in a brown cloak w/hood runs up to Blue and the group*

??: Whew, seems I made it just in time. Thank goodness.

Yune: You, you saved our lives.

??: (Ah, that must be her. As I thought, there's no mistaking it)

Leon: Hey, just who are you? Were you the one who casted that wicked magic spell?

??: Yes, that was me. And I'll explain everything as soon as we get back to the fort. You guys are in serious need of rest.

Blue: Ah...yeah, you're right. And thanks.

??: Sure.

Blue: Just one thing, could one of you perhaps...carry me back to the fort? It seems I can no longer stand.

Leon: Ugh, I got you, Quentin. Don't worry.

*Leon picks up Blue, and the gang walk back to the fort*

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~~Meanwhile, nearby~~

Link: So let me get this straight Tobi. You were standing on your head, when this Jawo' guy showed up....and you fell over, hit ZeldaFan in the head....AND KNOCKED HER OUT!

Tobi: Tobi didn't mean to hurt sempai!

Presea: It seems that no lasting damage has been caused to ZeldaFan. Chances of recovery: 100%

Link: ....thanks Presea. *shakes head and looks at Jawo'* Ok, I don't know who you are, or where your Water Ring is, but you're going to have to help us to make up for causing Tobi to knock out Zel. *pulls out his old Kokiri Sword and tosses it at Jawo''s feet* I know it's kind of short, and it doesn't seem like much, but it's all I got right now. Use it.
Alright, with ZeldaFan out, I'm in charge. Presea, you pick up ZeldaFan and carry her for us. Tobi, you and Jawo' follow Presea. Seeing as how this fight is over, we're going to go hook up with this Blue guy we're supposed to be helping. Alright team, move out. *starts to march towards the fort Blue is staying in, with Presea carrying me slung over her shoulder, and Tobi following her.*

Tobi: Hurry up Mr. Jawo'! You don't want to be left behind!

[Jawooooooooooo]

~sigh~
*picks up the sword*
*still doesn't really have any idea what the hell is going on*
*follows anyway*

[BlueAnnihilator]

*Blue and the gang finally make it back to the fort. Ari then begins to heal everyone's wounds*

Blue: Whew, that's much better. Thanks Ari.

Ari: Oh don't thank me. That's what I'm here for.

Blue: Alright. Now for you. Care to tell us your story?

??: Gladly. But this will take a while, so sit tight and listen up.

Blue: Sure, of course.

??: Okay then, first let me take off this dirty cloak.

*The man takes off the cloak, revealing himself to be Leadan*

Leon: Hey! I know you! You're Leadan, one of the Prince's Advisors!

Leadan: Well, you're only half right. Yes, I am Leadan, but I'm not the Prince's Advisor. Not anymore anyways.

Blue: Well I can understand that. You obviously betrayed his trust by helping us. Just what's the deal with that?

Leadan: Being the Prince's Advisor was only a ruse. Something to aid me in my search.

Ari: Your search? For what?

Leadan: For her.

*Leadan looks at Yune*

Blue: Yune?

Leadan: That's right.

Yune: Me? What do you want with me?

Leadan: Hmm, I'm afraid you don't remember who you are, or who I am for that matter.

Yune: I know you?

Leadan: Why you should. I'm only your first human creation and loyal attendant.

Leon: What? Human Creation?

Yune: What are you talking about?

Leadan: Oh ho, I guess I should tell you who I really am. I'm Leadan, the first human that the Goddess Astartyune created. I'm also her attendant and eternal servant.

Blue: Ah...Astartyune? Why does that name sound so familiar?

Leon: Wow! A goddess!

Ari: So, you must be implying that Yune is really Astartyune?

Leadan: Yes, well only half of her.

Blue: Half of her? What's that supposed to mean?

Leadan: Ah, I shall explain everything, but first...

*Leadan walks up to Blue*

Leadan: Young man, it seems you've only retained the memory of your two friends.

Blue: My two friends? You mean...the girl and the boy who constantly appear in my dreams? Their names are....Lilia and ILS. Just how are they my friends? I've never seen them before in my life.

Leadan: Hmm, all will become clear to you...after I do this..

*Leadan places his hand on Blue's chest*

Leadan: Just close your eyes and stay calm. In just a moment, you will remember everything of your past life.

Leon: Past life? Ari, just what's going on here?

Ari: Leon...I don't know.

*A flash of light envelopes Leadan and Blue, and then dissipates*

Leadan: Now, it should be finished.

Blue: ....Ah! I..I remember it all! Lilia, ILS, Astartyune, Mephiles, Iblis, Solaris! I remember everything!

Leon: I don't understand. What's Quentin talking about?

Leadan: I know you must be completely baffled about what's going on, but listen closely and it will all become clear.

Ari: Leon, something tells me that there's more to Quentin than meets the eye. Much more. More than we can even comprehend. I think all we can do...is just listen.

Leadan: You are correct. Blue, or Quentin as you know him, is one of the children of destiny. One of the 3 heroes who saved existance itself from the brink of destruction.

Leon: Whoa! No way! That's awesome!

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Link: *walks up to the fort* Um...HELLO! Anyone in there? We need some help! My friend, ZeldaFan got knocked out! We're looking for a guy named Blue....we're here to help him!

Tobi: Tobi has cookies! And he'll share!

[BlueAnnihilator]

Leadan: Ha ha. Awesome indeed.

Blue: I can't believe it. Everything's come back to me. Lilia, ILS, my friends. The battle against Solaris. The time return.

Leon: Quentin...

Ari: Leon, don't ask. Maybe we just weren't meant to understand.

Blue: It's okay, you two. I promise I will explain everything someday.

Leadan: Okay then, Blue. Now that you have regained your past knowledge, It'll be a lot easier to explain our little situation.

Blue: Yeah, just what happened to Astartyune?

Leadan: Well, it all happened like this. After the battle with Solaris, Astartyune used her power the change the timeline of the world so that Solaris never existed. It worked exactly as planned, until just 7 years later...

*Flashback to the Guiding Tower, where Astartyune and Leadan reside and watch over the earth*

*Astartyune is looking down from a window at the top of the Tower*

Astartyune: Ah it's so beautiful. Even after 7 years, no form of strife has struck the land.

Leadan: Yes, it truly is wonderful.

*Astartyune suddenly begins to kneel down, as if in pain*

Leadan: Aah! Astartyune! What's wrong? Are you okay!?

Astartyune: Yes...never you worry. I'll be just fine. It's just...the time return, I used up more of my strength than I had hoped.

Leadan: But why is this happening now?

Astartyune: I do not know. I guess, making such a change in the temporal axis caused an irregularity in my power. Maybe...maybe I shouldn't have attempted to change fate.

Leadan: No, don't say that. Your intervention saved many lives. It was not wrong in any way. But enough of that, you have to get some rest immediately.

Astartyune: Yes...Rest would be...Aaah!!!!

*Astartyune wraps her arms around her chest*

Leadan: Astartyune! No!

Astartyune: Aaaah! No! Don't come any closer! It's too late for me!

Leadan: What's happening to you!?

Astartyune: My body...it can't handle the irregularity. It's....spliting apart.

Leadan: There must be a way to stop this!

Astartyune: There is not. My separation is inevitable. But...there is a way to return me to my original state.

Leadan: How?

Astartyune: You must find my two halves, and bring them back to the Guiding Tower. Only then, will they reunite.

Leadan: Okay!

Astartyune: Listen, Leadan. You cannot do this alone. You must seek the 3 children of destiny. You will need their help......

*Astartyune then splits into two spheres of light. They then shoot off in separate directions and fall toward Earth*

Leadan: Astartyune, I will bring you back. I must, or else this planet is finished.

*Return to Blue and the gang*

[BlueAnnihilator]

Zeldafan, I'll have to go back and work you in. Just hang tight. 

[BlueAnnihilator]

Blue: Hmm, that's really something. So Yune must be one of these halves, correct?

Leadan: Correct.

Yune: So that's why I can't remember anything from before I crashed through the castle window. I didn't even exist prior to that.

Blue: Well, Leadan. Is that everything?

Leadan: I suppose so. But what about your friends?

Blue: Leon and Ari? What do you mean?

Leadan: They don't have to accompany us. This conflict has nothing to do with them.

Leon: Hey! You're not thinking about making us leave, are you!?

Leadan: Well..uh..

Ari: Yeah! We may not be directly involved in all of this, but Quentin...Quentin is our brother. We won't just leave him to do this by himself. We'll stick by him always.

Leon: And besides, you'll need all the help you can get. This won't be a cakewalk with those Baldovain goons tracking us down.

Leadan: Ah..yes. How silly of me.

Blue: You're right. Thanks guys. I knew I could count on you.

Leon: Think nothing of it, Quentin. That's what family's for.

Blue: So, what's our next plan of action, Leadan?

Leadan: Huh? You're asking me?

Blue: Well yeah, you're the one who knows how we need to accomplish our mission.

Leadan: Ah, right. Uhm, first I suppose we should seek out Lilia and ILS. We will need their assistance.

Blue: Yeah, but how will we find them? They could be anywhere in the world right now.

Leadan: Well...we'll have to take a guess. Their lives couldn't have changed that much. Just what exactly was Lilia's profession in the Old world?

Blue: Why, she was a pirate.

Leadan: A pirate...then it's decided. We go to the nearest port from here. We could get lucky and spot their ship docked there.

Blue: It's the only lead we have right now.

Leon: So I guess it's time to pull out again, eh Quentin?

Blue: Sure is. We're heading back north, towards the capital, so we're gonna have a rough trip ahead of us.

Leadan: Ahem, I will be joining you as well.

Blue: Will you really?

Leadan: Yes. As Leon said, we'll need all the help we can get, and it's my duty to watch over lady Yune here.

Yune: Ah, thank you, Leadan.

Leadan: Oh, don't thank me, milady.

*Ari here's Link and Tobi's voice faintly calling out*

Ari: Huh? Did you guys hear something?

Leon: No, I didn't hear anything.

Ari: It's coming from over there. Towards the exit.

*Ari walks over to see Zeldafan and her group standing in the entrance way*

Ari: Aaaah! Wh-what do you guys want, huh!?

Link: Hey, don't be alarmed. We just came to get some help. You see, our friend here got knocked out by an "unusual disturbance", and we need someone to nurse her back to health. From your garb, you look like a Cleric. Could you help us out?

Tobi: Please? Tobi has cookies!

Ari: Oh, I don't know...

Leon: Oh come on, these guys look pretty sincere to me.

*Blue, Leadan, and Yune come over*

Blue: Hey, just what's going on here!?

*Blue sees Link carrying Zeldafan*

Blue: Huh? Zeldafan!? What happened!?

Ari: Quentin, you know these people?

Leon: Hmm, they must be people from his secret past, right?

Blue: Yeah, you are right, Leon.

Link: Ah, Blue. Glad we could finally meet. But we'll save that for later. Zeldafan needs help immediately. Could you please convince your friend to heal her?

Tobi: Tobi give you cookie!

Blue: Eh heh heh, that's alright. You can keep your cookies. Ari, please heal her.

Ari: Ah, alright. If you say so Blue. Hey, Green guy. Lay her down right here.

Link: Okay. And the name's Link, by the way.

*Link lays Zeldafan on the floor, and Ari proceeds to heal her wounds*

Zeldafan: Ah...my head, it's all better! Hey guys, where are we?

Jawo: We're here at the fort where we're supposed to meet this Blue guy. An "unusual disturbance" knocked you unconscious, so we carried you here and we had one of Blue's friends nurse you back to health.

*Zeldafan springs up*

Zeldafan: Neato! Thanks for healing me, Cleric woman!

Ari: Ah, you're very welcome.

Zeldafan: And you must be Mr. Blue. So nice to meet you.

Blue: Uhm...likewise.

*Blue looks as if he's sad*

Zeldafan: We know ALL about your situation, and thus our boss sent us here to help you out. Come on, we'll make a great team!

Blue: We'll see. I just need a minute to think about it.

Zeldafan: Oh...erm, that's fine. You take your time.

Leadan: Hey Blue, I could restore their memories as well. I'm aware that they're friends of yours, and this could help a great deal.

Blue: Sure. Thanks a lot, Leadan.

Leadan: Okay, Blue has made his decision.

Zeldafan: Oh really? What is it!?

Leadan: He says yes, but I need you all the come with me for a second.

Zeldafan: Uhm..okay. Let's go guys.

*Zeldafan and her group go over to Leadan*

Leadan: Okay you all. This will only take a second. Just stay calm and close your eyes.

*A column of light envelopes the group*

Tobi: Oooooh, Tobi doesn't like the look of this.

Presea: ...Hush.

*The light dissipates*

Leadan: There. All finished.

Zeldafan: Huh? I feel..funny. But wait! I...I remember everything! This is so wonderful.

Tobi: Tobi recalls everything! Oh happy day!

Jawo: I...I remember it all too.

Blue: Welcome back guys.

Link: So that's Blue, eh? Zeldafan told us so much about him. And now we finally get to meet him.

Presea: This is indeed a grand experience.

*Zeldfan and Tobi turn around to see Blue*

Zeldafan/Tobi: BLUE!!!

*They run over and give him a big hug*

Zeldafan: Oh Blue, it is you! I thought we'd never see you again!

Tobi: Tobi missed you so much!

Blue: Agh, hey! Stop it guys!

Jawo: Hmph, Blue. And me without my Water Blue ring.

Ari: Heehee, it kinda brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it?

Leon: This just keeps getting weirder and weirder.

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( Ooh, nice job Blue! )

Tobi: Tobi must celebrate this occassion with a happy dance! *begins to dance*

*shakes head and chuckles* Tobi....you dork. *stretches and casually places my hands behind my head* Well, it's a good thing we finally caught up with you Blue. Who knows what kind of trouble you would get yourself into without me? Maybe this time I'll actually get to fight something or someone!

[BlueAnnihilator]

Blue: Well, that's the plan. I want you and your friends to fight alongside us this time. We need to fight an army with an army.

Zeldafan: Cool! You can count on us, Blue. We're here to help no matter what.

Leadan: Well then, I believe that settles it. We shall work together to restore peace to the world. But, there's one last order of business before we head out.

Blue: What is it this time?

Leadan: A group this big is bound to fall apart without someone in charge. We need someone to keep everyone in check and lead us into battle. A..commander, if you will.

Blue: A commander?

Leon: Hey, good idea, Leadan. I nominate myself for the position!

Ari: Oh be quiet, Leon. This isn't a game. We need someone strong and capable. In other words, not you.

Leon: Aww...

Leadan: Oh no, Leon. This isn't a vote. There's only one person here capable of being the commander of our little group.

Leon: Oh yeah? Who's that?

Leadan: Why, it's Blue, of course.

Blue: Me? But..but..

Leadan: What better person to lead us than the great hero himself?

Blue: But I..I don't have any experience in leading people!

Leadan: Why, that's nonsense. I don't believe you've noticed, but you've been quite the accomplished leader the entire time.

Blue: Really?

Leon: Yeah, Quentin. Back during our little skirmishes, you were always giving such strategical orders.

Ari: Yeah, you've got the makings of a wonderful tactician and commander. You're perfect!

Blue: Uh, well. What about everyone else?

Zeldafan: Hey, we've got no quarrels at all. We're just here to lend a hand. And your friends are right, Blue. You'd make a fantastic commander. I definitely approve.

Tobi: If Sempai approves, then so does Tobi! All hail commander Blue!

Link: I approve as well. I can tell by just looking at you.

Presea: I also approve.

Jawo: Hmph, I don't care.

Blue: Alright then, I guess it's settled. From now on, I'm the commander of this group. I'll try my best to keep us in tip top shape. But...I am gonna need some help.

Leadan: Oh don't you worry about that. I'll serve as your aid. If you need any help, I'll be right here.

Blue: Thanks again. *Yawn* It sure is late. Time to hit the hay everyone. That's an order.

Leon: Yeah, you're right. Night everyone.

Everyone: Good night.

*Later that evening*

Leadan: Oh miss Yune.

Yune: Oh, Leadan.

Leadan: You're not asleep. What's the matter?

Yune: Well, it's just..ever since you told me that I'm just half of a whole person, I've been worried.

Leadan: You mean, about your other half?

Yune: Yes. I wonder where she is right now. If she's okay.

Leadan: Well, all we can do is pray that she's in a better position than we are.

Yune: Yeah, you're right.

Leadan: Now come on, let's get you to bed. You need your sleep.

Yune: Right.

*Meanwhile, In the Kingdom of Soleanna*

Attendant: Ah, miss Astartia. So how does it feel? Being the new Arch Bishop of Soleanna.

Astartia: Oh, it's so boring! All I do is sit here and do nothing! What's the point of having all this power if I can't do anything with it?

Attendant: *gasp* Miss Astartia! Being the Arch Bishop is most certainly not boring! It's the most esteemed position any church member could have!

Astartia: Blah, if you say so.

Attendant: Oops, would you look at the time? Hurry, or you'll be late for your meeting with the Senate.

Astartia: Ooooh, not again.

*After the meeting*

Astartia: Ugh! It's always the same thing with them! That stupid Baldovain situation is starting to get on my last nerve.

Attendant: The Senate members just want to keep up-to-date with it. It seems to be escalating, which could be a problem to us in the future.

Astartia: Hmm, how so?

Attendant: If allowed to continue, the conflict could be brought over onto our soil. We are neighboring Kingdoms afterall.

Astartia: Well what good is staying neutral gonna do!? I say we go over there and kick everyone's butt right now!

Attendant: Miss, please! That's no way for an Arch Bishop to behave.

Astartia: Well I'll just say this, I'm not gonna sit here and do nothing. I'll wait for a while, but if things start to get bad, I'm going in there!

Attendant: Oh miss Astartia...

Astartia: And you're gonna come with me!

Attendant: Wha!? Nooo!

Astartia: Huh? What's wrong, eh?

Attendant: Uhm, oh nothing. Ahem, anyway...it's almost time for the Queen's tea party. You're the guest of honor, you know.

Astartia: Oh, do we have to go?

Attendant: Yes, we do. Now hurry along.

Astartia: Awww.....

[BlueAnnihilator]

*The next morning*

Blue: Ah! Finally, a good night's sleep.

Ari: Well you're up bright and early.

Blue: Oh, Ari. Well I could say the same to you. What are you doing up at this hour?

Ari: I'm just packing up and getting all of our supplies ready.

Blue: Oh, thanks a bunch.

Ari: No problem.

Blue: Say, could you do me a favor, Ari?

Ari: Sure, anything.

Blue: Could you be in charge of all of our items and supplies from now on? You seem to be quite handy with it.

Ari: Of course, I've been doing that the whole time anyway, so I may as well continue.

Blue: Well, I guess we should wake everyone up. It's time we set out again.

Ari: Right. I'm on it.

*Ari wakes up the group*

Blue: Okay guys, we're all set to head out once again. Just a little reminder, we're going North to the Port City of Estoria.

Leon: Yeah yeah, we got it already. Let's just go.

Leadan: I hate to say it, but Leon's right. We've spent enough time just laying around. We need to move.

Zeldafan: Yup. I agree. Get your act together, Blue. You're supposed to be the big commander.

Blue: Eh, fine. Let's mosey everyone.

*Blue and his friends set off once again for the Port City of Estoria, but this time, he's got even more companions in tow. They set off in search of Lilia, an old friend of Blue's and one of the 3 heroes. They continue unhindered on their path, eventually reaching the City, but little do they know, another skirmish is soon to outbreak. Can Blue successfully command his group through a battle?*

*Meanwhile, in the Baldovain Palace*

Messenger: Miss Lemia.

Lemia: Yes, messenger? What do you have to report?

Messenger: Terrible news, miss. The Archsage's group somehow managed to defeat the entire unit we deployed. That was over 50 soldiers, all beaten by just 4 people.

Lemia: (Hmm, so Leadan must have made it in time) Is that all?

Messenger: No ma'am, we've received word that the Archsage's group has doubled in size, and he's heading towards the City of Estoria.

Lemia: Hmm, this is interesting. Thank you, Messengar. I will report this to the Prince immediately. You are dismissed.

*Messenger leaves*

Lemia: Leadan, you're one cunning dog. To think you could actually succeed in defeating a unit so large. You really are no mere man.

*Lemia walks into Sirios' quarters*

Lemia: My Prince, I have news to report.

Sirios: It better be good, Lemia.

Lemia: I'm afraid it's not, My Prince. The Archsage...he and his group managed to defeat Reid and his unit.

Sirios: No way! How is that possible!?

Lemia: Apparently they had a little help. As of now, the Archsage's group has doubled in number.

Sirios: Doubled? Ergh, what's he plotting?

Lemia: I'm not sure, sire. But he has been reported to be heading toward Estoria City.

Sirios: Estoria City...Okay. Dispatch another unit there. Even larger than the last. We will get them this time.

Lemia: Prince, as your advisor, I must say that that is not a wise decision. The loss of Reid's unit really cut the amount of available soldiers we have. We can't afford to sent out another unit so large. Especially one larger than the one before.

Sirios: Fine, I understand. But with the enemies number increasing, we need more as well.

Lemia: No exactly, those last units weren't exactly highly skilled. We will send out a smaller unit, but these soldiers will be much more skilled than the others.

Sirios: Good, that's an excellent plan.

Lemia: I'm glad you approve, sire. I will dispatch Tenias' unit immediately. I'm sure he'll be more than enough to get rid of the enemy.

Sirios: Fine, but before you go, where is Leadan?

Lemia: Uh, Leadan? Erm, he's gone out for a while. He'll...be back soon.

Sirios: No, that will not do. I want him here now. Go bring him to me.

Lemia: Ah, that's not possible sir. He wishes to not be disturbed.

Sirios: Lemia...bring him to me now!

Lemia: Sire, we have more pressing issues to attend to right now. I'm sorry to say, but that will have to wait.

Sirios: Agh, Lemia...

Lemia: I beg your leave, sire.

*Lemia leaves the room*

Lemia: Whew, that was a close one. I wonder how long I can keep this up?

*Currently, at Estoria City*

Blue: Yeah, we finally made it. Now where is that port?

Leadan: Ah, the port. It should be at the other end of the city.

Blue: The other end? Great, let's go guys.

Zeldafan: Hey Blue? Could I ask you a teensy favor?

Blue: What is it, Zeldafan?

Zeldafan: Well...me and the guys heard this place has a most wonderful pub, and we were wondering....could we hang there for a while?

Blue: Gah, Zeldafan, have you forgotten why we're here?

Zeldafan: Please, Blue? Just for a few minutes!

Blue: Ugh...

Leadan: Blue, it's fine. Just let them go. We can search for Lilia without them.

Blue: Okay okay, but if trouble arises, you better be at the port in a flash.

Zeldafan: Alrighty! We got ya, Blue. Okay guys, it's Pub Time!!!

Tobi: Hooray! Tobi loves Pub Time!

Link: Whoo! Pub Time!

Jawo: Pub Time, my favorite kind of time.

*Zeldafan and the gang jolt toward the Pub*

Presea: Commander, I will stay with you. I have no interest in such things.

Blue: Thanks a lot, Presea. I always knew you were a bit more rational than the others.

Leon: Well Quentin? Let's get moving. We have a Pirate to catch.

Blue: Right. Let's go.

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*Blue and the group arrive at the Port*

Ari: Hey, Quentin! Look! There's a pirate ship here!

Blue: That's great. Now we just need to see if it belongs to Lilia. Everyone, split up and search the port.

Group: Yes, commander!

*The group searches the port, but to no avail*

Blue: Well, I didn't find her. How about you guys?

Leon: Nope. Nothing at all, Quentin.

Ari: Same here.

Leadan: I'm afraid not.

Yune: Sorry, Blue. I didn't see her either.

Presea: My search was unsuccesful. I apologize, commander.

Blue: Agh, darn it. Just where could she be?

Leon: Hey wait! Quentin, I see some soldiers near that Pirate ship!

Blue: Soldiers? Uh oh...

*Meanwhile, at the Pub*

Boy Pirate: Hey Captain! I just spotted a few soldiers taking a gander at our ship! What should we do? I think they're up to no good.

Lilia: Hmm, thanks for informing me, Royce. We'll handle it....right after this drink.

*Lilia sips her drink*

Girl Pirate: Oh Royce, you should know better than to bother her while she's drinking. Anything you say goes in one ear and out the other. If we want do to something, we'll have to do it ourselves.

Royce: Well said, Erin. Let's show those soldiers that no one messes with the Blue Star Pirates!

*Royce and Erin leave the Pub and head to the ship*

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~~In the Pub~~

Tobi: You know, Tobi has a bad feeling about this.

...Tobi, if this is about what I think it is, just shut up now.

Tobi: I mean, look at where we are! A port! And you know who comes to ports?

Don't say it, don't say it, please oh please, don't say it.

Tobi: PIRATES! Pirates come to ports!

Link: Oh Goddesses, he said it. *takes a huge drink*

Tobi: I mean, what if this person we're looking for is a pirate!? Tobi doesn't think it's a good idea to trust a pirate! They're loud and stinky and annoying! And...well, they're pirates!

TOBI! We know you're a ninja. And we know, traditionally....well, pirates and ninjas do not get along. But Lilia is a friend of Blue's, and she was a pirate the first time you met her. And you didn't have a problem then.

Tobi: But Tobi didn't know she was a stinky pirate back then!

*sighs* Tobi, if Blue trusts Lilia, then we should all trust Lilia. Whether or not she's a pirate.

Link: Speaking of pirates, I just saw two pirates head out of the pub while you two were arguing. And they were talking to her before hand. Does she look familiar? *points at Lilia*

....I feel dumb now. And let's really hope she didn't hear Tobi's anti-pirate speech. *waves at Lilia* Um, hi!

Tobi: *crosses arms and whispers* Tobi still does not like pirates.

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*Royce and Erin arrive at the ship and face off with the soldiers*

Royce: Hey! Just what are you doing to our ship, huh!?

Erin: Yeah! You'll back off if you know what's good for you!

Soldier: Well well, looky here. You must be the pirate scum that owns this ship. We're not here to take you down, but we may as well keep the peace along to way, so we're going to burn your ship down, and there's nothing you can do about it.

Royce: We'll see about that! Ryaaahh!

*Royce takes out his axe and swings it at the soldiers, knocking him far off his feet*

Soldier: Waaaaah! *dies*

Soldier 2: Uh oh, this is more than we bargained for. Time to call in the rest.

Erin: Oh no you don't!

*Erin takes out her bow and fires an arrow at the Soldier. It sticks him right between his eyes*

Erin: Bullseye!

Soldier 2: Ugh...*dies*

*A soldier off in the distance sees the rough housing...*

Soldier: Ah! Commander Tenias! A couple of pirates took out our scouts!

Tenias: Hmph. Pirates, eh? We'll teach them a lesson they'll never forget. Come on, men!

Soldiers: Yes, commander!

*Tenias and his unit face up with Royce and Erin*

Royce: Uh oh, this doesn't look good. We're way outnumbered.

Erin: But it's too late to run away. We have to keep fighting.

*Blue and the group watch as Royce and Erin are ganged up on*

Leon: Quentin! Do you see this!? We have to help those guys out!

Ari: Yeah, I don't think they'll last for too long.

Leadan: Well, Blue? What's your decision?

Blue: You're right. Any enemy of Baldovain is a friend of ours. Let's do it, guys!

Presea: But what about Zeldafan and the others?

Blue: There's no time. They need our help right now!

*Blue and the group rush to the pirates aid*

Soldier: Commander Tenias, look! It's the Archsage and his group!

Tenais: Oh, so they've come to help out the pirates? Isn't that sweet? We'll just take both of them out.

Royce: Hey, who are you guys?

Blue: We've come to help. We have a score to settle with these guys too.

Erin: Well we gladly accept. You came just in the nick of time.

Royce: Yeah, you guys are some real lifesavers. Let's work together and run these goons out of town!

*Meanwhile, at the Pub*

Lilia: Huh? Who said that?

*Lilia turns around to see Zeldafan*

Lilia: (What the? What's this feeling? It's like I know her from somewhere) And just what the heck do you want, huh?