The Prologue! (Chapter 3 ended)

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Remuria, one of the 5 kingdoms of the land of Uethill. It was here that the first steps where made, steps leading to the destiny of the entire land.
Remuria was a kingdom not small, but not big. it was now 15 years after the big war against Valion, the smaller kingdom next to Remuria. The war had been going on for decades but thanks to the new king...It had ended. Unfortunately his reign was but short and in the next ten years he died, leading his only son as rightfully heir to the throne.

Prince, Blaze of Remuria.

In the year that followed it was uncertain if this small boy could handle the affairs of rulership but with the help of the courts loyal advisor's, the young Blaze managed to maintain peace and established a peaceful reign. But suddenly things changed. a day ago the prince mysteriously vanished. The loyal advisor's fearing this news might provoke the other nations to attack selected a small group of warriors. A group with the mission..of finding the young Prince susbsitute...

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Wherever you look there are plains, with the exception of the small forest to the north.
An old trail cutting right through the grass leads toward an small farm far away from civilization.
There, a young farmer lives dreaming of adventure.
How little did he knew that his prayers where about to come true...


From the south 3 people walked the desolated trail toward the farm.
"Is this the place where HE lives?" The youngest of all said.
The mature woman nodded. "This must be the place, it surely looks broken down. I hope he is still there" She answered a bit worried.
"He is there.." The third man said. Judging from his armor he was a knight.

They silently approached the farm and the boy knocked against the door...It remained silent but then the door opened and a young guy stood there.
"What is it? If you're bandits then i can tell you that..." But his words where cut off by the knight.

"My name is Rogan. I'm a knight in service of Remuria. We are here to take you to the palace, where you have to substitute the prince...until he returns."

The boy looked surprised. "W..What are you talking about!? How can i replace the prince! I don't even look like him...Besides, I''m just a farmer. I don't know anything about leading a country!"

"Thats why we, the loyal advisor's of the Prince are going to help you out.
My name is Clarice, a pleasure to meet you" The woman said bowing deeply.
"And the boy over there is Shirano, he is a good friend of the prince..."

The boy took a few steps ahead and shook the hand of the farmer.
"Heya, since you're the replacement of my pal it will mean we have to be good friends." He said a little grinning.

The young farmer took a few steps back. "What were they talking about? Why do they think I can replace a prince?" He thought to himself but then the knight rose his hand and he and the others looked up.

"Whats wrong Rogan?" Clarice asked.
"A group is approaching us..." He said quickly.
"Are they Ruth and Dazen? Shirano asked. "Did they finally caught up"

The knight silently walked away from the small farm, reaching for his spear. Shirano quickly followed by grabbing his sword.

"Stay there, it's not safe" Clarice said kindly towards The young farmer as she stood by the door.
"If they will come here, I'll protect you"

From the forest towards the North people started to walk toward the direction of the farm and when the group could see the face of what was probably their leader, the group stopped...

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"C..Can't we rest for a while?" Kaito whined, dragging his tired feet behind him. "I...I cannot walk any longer!"

Clarice sighed. "We have just been walking for 4 hours, how can you be tired when I am not tired at all!"
"Maybe because you are traveling on a cart" Shirano muttered silently, Like Kaito, he was tired too.

"Come on Rogan, sir. Can't we rest for even a little while?" kaito looked pleadingly towards the quiet knight.
Rogan was about to answer when suddenly a feeling of danger came over him.
"Someone is approaching" He muttered looking around, his eyes resting on the suspicious forest in the distance. "There!" He pointed at the forest and soon they saw what was approaching.

A small army, with pitch-black armor headed there way.
"Kaito stay back!" Clarice warned him and jumped out of the cart, signaling the rest of the people to retreat back. "Go with them Kaito, We have dealt with these guys before. I don't want you to get hurt!"
Kaito nodded silently and followed the caravan.

"Ready Rogan, Shirano?" Both nodded silently. This enemy, was trained and organized, a lot harder to deal then a bunch of bandits...

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Misha was wandering in the forest towards Remuria, when she heard strange noises. Marching of a small army, she thought and decided to approach the noise. She stood behind a huge tree and kept an eye on this view. Further away appeared three persons, apparently they had decided to take on this army.
"Aw.." she smiled, "Too bad I can't join the fun."
Misha snuck behind Clarice, Rogan and Shirano, and kept an eye on them. Who were these people? Further away there was a cart and the rest of the gang with Kaito. She tried to decide which way to take; follow the cart or to stay here and watch the battle. Finally Misha decided to follow the other part of the gang, she didn't want to get into trouble with this army.

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The unknown army came closer and closer, there pitch-black armor rattling like crazy, just a few meters away from the three heroes they suddenly stopped. Readying to attack.

"Say Clarice" Shirano said without looking at her, he had his sword ready to strike and had made sure he was ready to move when needed.
"There alot of them...I really hope you could help us out this time!"

Clarice nodded. "Don't worry, I shall dazzle them with the magic off a noblewoman. Kaito is safe and sound with the others so it shouldn't be a problem"
"His name is Blaze" Rogan mumbled.

Back with the camp Kaito was worrying sick. He was overlooking the plains and the army. "They can never make it, we have to help!" He looked at people of the caravan, clearly everyone was afraid. and from the looks how they holded their spears and swords, no one knew how to figth. Kaito shook his head. He couldn't send them to their death, perhaps he had to do it himself...

[Elernia]

Misha snuck closer the camp. Their direction was clearly Remuria. What a luck! If she would snuck into the cart, she wouldn't have to walk all the way into the royal city. Misha walked carefully closer and finally made it safely to the cart. Then she silently jumped in and hid herself well. This was her ticket to the prince's palace!

(( I'll be using Ruth only when Dazen makes his entrance. xD ))

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The Prologue Chapter 2 Has ended!
Next to post in battlefield!

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"Hah, I slept so nice, it felled like I was in my own bed with sheets made of the finest of silk and wool" Clarice sniffed the clean air. It felt great traveling, especially since she was as always, sitting relaxingly in one of the carts.
"Wow Clarice, I never would have imagined that you could sleep that nice without any of the rich stuff you had back in your castle." Shirnao grinned, from behind her.

Kaito smiled and looked at Ruth, Dazen and Misha. They where on this journey for three days now and already they had made alot of friends. Suddenly the group came to an hold.
Rogan turned around to his allies, pointing at the long forest ahead. "We have to cross this in order to reach the border of Vallion." He said calmly. "Beware of bandits. it's common they roam here in forests" The group nodded.

"Allow me to go in first! Let my body be the one which can save you from an ambush" Dazen said gallantly and headed in, his horse disappearing into the darkness...

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"Right after you Dazen", Ruth said and her horse disappeared into the darkness aswell.
Misha was sitting in the same cart as Clarice and followed Ruth with her eyes. Now that she was gone she felt like an orphan. She didn't really know the others. When Rogan mentioned bandits Misha smiled.

"Bandits, eh? Looks like it will be a fun trip." She simply couldn't resist it. After she had ran away from home, dealing with bandits was and everyday routine to her. Misha was quite familiar with them.

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"Ruth, There are no signs of an ambush" Dazen said to her, looking high up the tree's. "I beleive it is save now, we can cross this forest but we have to be always at our toes. Danger can lurk underneath every stone!" he smiled at her. "But with us on their sides, they have nothing to fear!"
He let his horse pass her and he winked before spurting off back to the group.

"Alright" Rogan nodded, holding his spear high into the air as a sign to march.
Quickly they all formed up and went inside the forest.
"So Mimi, why is it so important for you to go to Remuria like this? I don't think you are traveling with us just for the chance to kill people right?" Clarice suddenly asked her.

[Elernia]

"That's right", Ruth sighed and almost fainted ((and had a nosebleed)) when Dazen winked and smiled to her.
She wondered if she'd ever tell her feelings to him. Who knows.

Misha woke up from her thoughts when Clarice talked to her.
"I have a favor to ask from the prince", she said and poited at Kaito, "It's very important. I've travelled 2 years like this to get to Remuria."
She looked up.
"That's all I can tell you now."

Of course, Misha knew she could trust these people. If she wouldn't go to Remuria know, she'd never prove her father...
That she was worthy of a certain man.

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Clarice smiled gently at her. "Well, the young prince would always listen to the problems. I just hope he can help you." Deep in her mind she knew this could be wrong. She wanted to talk to Blaze, and not the subsitute prince, Kaito. She just hoped Kaito could help her with the question.

Suddenly they heard bushes rustle from afar.
Dazen and Rogan readied themself for an ambush, however it seemed like whoever it was...it was alone. It came closer and closer, they could already hear the footsteps, it was small, that was for sure. Suddenly they stopped and the only thing they could hear was the heavily breathing of someone.
"Lemme go check it out" Shirano whispered and crawled closer. There he was standing right before the branches they sounds came from. he reaided himself to jump forward but then...

Bump!

With a loud thud Shirano fell back with a girl on his stomach. The girl looked up at him and then towards the group, before quickly standing up again.
Are you warriors? P..Please help my father! he is in trouble!!!"

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She looked at Shirano on the ground, then up to the group, they certainly looked like warriors. "We were ambushed by a group of bandits and my father's strength might not be enough!" The girl continued. She brushed some dirt from her clothes.

She knew her father wouldn't give up that easilly, but there were a lot of bandits and only two of them. "Please, help my father!" She said, as she tightened her grip on her bow.

[Elernia]

Ruth blinked her eyes. She looked at Dazen, ready to follow his orders. Misha seemed quite interested about this new girl and wondered what would come up next. If a fight, then she was only glad. Bandits or not, they were always the same.
"I think we should help", she said and looked at the others, "Not that you'd have to listen to my opinions but.."
Ruth nodded.
"Mimi is right", Ruth said and looked at Dazen, "Let's give them a hand."

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Rogan shook his head. "We have more important matters to do. Forgive me but that..." He was rudely caught off by Shirano.
"How dare you say that! Ofcourse we must help!" He raged but Rogan shook his head again. "It is too dangerous, you must remember our mission!"
Shirano looked like as if he was going to attack the knight "She needs help, we can help! It is as easy as that you big oaf!"

"It is not up too you to decide Rogan" Clarice suddenly said, pointing to the confused Kaito. He looked up. "But...wha..eer What?"
"Mylord, just say the word and both my spear and sword shall follow it till the end of my life" Dazen said heroiclly.

Kaito didn't needed to think at it at all. "Let's go help then!" He shouted.
"Who are you and where can we find your father?"

[Yume]

"Thank you, thank you!" She said, smiling a little. "Oh, and my name is Kaili. But we need to go and help my father now!" Kaili said. "Please, follow me!" And the girl ran away towards where her father was still fighting the bandits.

She was happy those people wanted to help them. And they looked like strong warriors, too!