Story Final: Fate Returned (Complete)

*The group continued to travel in the same direction for hours, and just as Bob predicted, they arrive at a clearing. At the clearing lies the Fujin Temple. The same temple where ILS met Fallon 8 years ago*

Bob: Ha! I told you that we-

Blue: Yeah whatever.

Bob: *under his breath* Ass.

Blue: Excuse me?

Bob: ...Nothing.

Lilia: What is this place?

ILS: Yo, check this sign. It's written in some kind of weird language.

Zeldafan: It's written in Chinese. Which is strange when you consider China doesn't even exist in this universe. Meh, I'll translate. The sign reads...Fujin..Temple.

Blue: Should we go in?

Lilia: Why not? It looks nice enough.

*Bob glances at ILS*

Bob: Well, should we?

ILS: Huh? Why are you asking me all of a sudden?

Bob: Just because...

ILS: Eh, you're weird. Well uhm, sure. Why not?

Blue: I guess that settles it. Let's go.

*The group ascends the stairway and enters the temple*

Blue: Helloooooooo! Anyone here!?

*A monk of the temple appears to greet the group*

Monk: Welcome travelers to our temple. What brings you to our humble abode?

Bob: Ahem, I'll answer that. Me and my companions here were on our way to Rothaire Castle, but we've seem to have lost our bearings. If you would be so kind, can you point us in the right direction?

??: Oh ho! Who have we here?

*The Master Monk enters the main hall*

Monk: Oh Master! We have visitors! A group of travelers who've appeared to have lost their way.

Master: Ah, I see. Where are you hea--hm?

*Master glances at Blue, Lilia, and ILS*

Master: (Those 3 youths. They look oddly familiar to the individuals in Fallon's vision)

ILS: Hey, is something up, old dude?

Lilia: ILS! Mind your manners!

ILS: What? He's old, isn't he?

Lilia: Well yes, but..oh nevermind...

Master: You. The one with the brazen tongue.

ILS: Who? Me?

Master: Yes you. Are you the one they call, "ILS"?

ILS: Uhm, yeah. But how did you know that?

Master: Weren't you traveling with my former student Fallon several years ago?

ILS: Hey dude, I don't know any Fallon. You must've got me mixed up with some other ILS.

Master: I understand. Sorry for the misunderstanding, young one. Now then, what can I do for you?

Bob: We need to know the way to Rothaire Castle.

Master: Ah, Rothaire Castle. That's just northeast of here. Keep on your way and you'll be there in a matter of days.

Blue: Really? Thanks, Master Monk.

Master: The pleasure was mine, travelers. May your journies be safe.

*The group leaves Fujin Temple and heads toward the northeast*

Lilia: ILS, that guy recognized you. That must mean...

Blue: That alternate ILS was here at some point in time.

ILS: And you knew that, didn't you Bob? That's why you ask me if I wanted to go in, right?

Bob: Hm? I don't know what you're talking about.

Zeldafan: Bob, there's something you're not telling us.

Bob: That's enough. You will find out when the time comes.

ILS: ...