Post by Terrasphere on Feb 24, 2003 0:30:32 GMT
I've decide to post my story anyway, despite the fact that no one will probably read it.
The Aftermath
Ch. 1 The Return
After the defeat of the goddess Tyr at Obelisk, Ryu and his companions narrowly escaped with the help of the Great Bird, otherwise known as Nina. Upon returning to Winlan, the heroes were praised by Sara and the Dragon Lord for destroying the evil that plagued mankind (and mole-kind, fish-kind, etc.). With peace again present in the land, the companions decided it best to return to their native villages, living their lives without further discord. The fellowship disbanded, and they all started their new lives. However, after waving goodbye to Nina, Ryu realized that he was alone. He knew he had his old friends in Drogen, but after losing his sister Sara and parting with his friends, this did not comfort him. After all, why had Sara been taken from him?
A year passed…
Once the repairs from the Dark Dragon’s assault had been completely finished, life settled down and was again peaceful in Drogen, and the town bustled as a small farming community once more. Easily making new friends (whether it be because of his new hero status or not), Ryu was content with his life. He had become especially close friends with Tura, the local blacksmith, although Tura could not even slightly comprehend the complexities of Ryu’s awesome Emperor Sword.
Ryu had just finished planting his seeds for the next season, when he decided to take a small trip into town. Upon wandering into Blazing Metal, the blacksmith’s shop, Tura said, “Hey Ryu. I heard a pigeon dropped off a letter for you. It should be at the Town Hall. By the way, are you still having those dreams about your sister?” Tura asked inquisitively.
“Yeah, unfortunately. I still feel guilty I guess…after all this time,” responded Ryu.
“I know you still feel bad about what happened, having to finish off your own sister like that, but she was under Jade’s mind control. You had no choice. I mean even she wanted you to do it.”
“I know, but still…why did she have to stand up to Jade alone? We would have fought with her. I know she was only looking out for us by turning us to stone to shield us from the flames, but I knew she could not defeat Jade on her own. I’m sorry. I’ll try to think about something less distressing. Did you say that a letter arrived for me?”
Tura, replying with excitement, “Yeah…I think it’s from King Fordan of Camlon Castle! You’re so lucky! It must be your official invitation to the Grand Tournament.”
“Great. I’ll go get it right away. Thanks Tura.” Silently nodding, Tura waved goodbye with an envious look on his face.
Leaving Blazing Metal, Ryu passed dozens of other townspeople, selling wares and gossiping about the upcoming tournament. After about ten minutes, Ryu finally made it to the Town Hall.
The village elder, Gorle, greeted him, “Ahh Ryu. Just the man I wanted to see. I have a letter for you. It has Camlon’s royal crest on it. Perhaps it’s your invitation.” Gorle walked slowly, as old men tend to do, over to a small table in the corner of the room. After some careful and tedious searching, he came back with a puzzled look on his face.
“I’m sure I put it on the table with these other documents. I wonder where it went,” he said regretfully. “Although I can’t find it, I’m sure it was sent. I guess you’ll have to go to the Grand Tournament without it. You saved Fordan and his people from the evil frog that enslaved his castle. I’m sure he’ll understand.”
“This incident is unfortunate, but I suppose you’re right. I’ll leave immediately,” Ryu responded sadly.
Before venturing onward to Camlon Castle, Ryu stopped by Blazing Metal in order to ask a favor of Tura. However, only Tura’s wife, Reyna, was present. “Tura left to buy some supplies at the market, but I’m sure he’ll look after your farm while you’re gone.” Smiling, Ryu thanked her and walked back to his farm. After placing all of the necessary equipment and items in his pack, Ryu journeyed forth to Camlon.
The Aftermath
Ch. 1 The Return
After the defeat of the goddess Tyr at Obelisk, Ryu and his companions narrowly escaped with the help of the Great Bird, otherwise known as Nina. Upon returning to Winlan, the heroes were praised by Sara and the Dragon Lord for destroying the evil that plagued mankind (and mole-kind, fish-kind, etc.). With peace again present in the land, the companions decided it best to return to their native villages, living their lives without further discord. The fellowship disbanded, and they all started their new lives. However, after waving goodbye to Nina, Ryu realized that he was alone. He knew he had his old friends in Drogen, but after losing his sister Sara and parting with his friends, this did not comfort him. After all, why had Sara been taken from him?
A year passed…
Once the repairs from the Dark Dragon’s assault had been completely finished, life settled down and was again peaceful in Drogen, and the town bustled as a small farming community once more. Easily making new friends (whether it be because of his new hero status or not), Ryu was content with his life. He had become especially close friends with Tura, the local blacksmith, although Tura could not even slightly comprehend the complexities of Ryu’s awesome Emperor Sword.
Ryu had just finished planting his seeds for the next season, when he decided to take a small trip into town. Upon wandering into Blazing Metal, the blacksmith’s shop, Tura said, “Hey Ryu. I heard a pigeon dropped off a letter for you. It should be at the Town Hall. By the way, are you still having those dreams about your sister?” Tura asked inquisitively.
“Yeah, unfortunately. I still feel guilty I guess…after all this time,” responded Ryu.
“I know you still feel bad about what happened, having to finish off your own sister like that, but she was under Jade’s mind control. You had no choice. I mean even she wanted you to do it.”
“I know, but still…why did she have to stand up to Jade alone? We would have fought with her. I know she was only looking out for us by turning us to stone to shield us from the flames, but I knew she could not defeat Jade on her own. I’m sorry. I’ll try to think about something less distressing. Did you say that a letter arrived for me?”
Tura, replying with excitement, “Yeah…I think it’s from King Fordan of Camlon Castle! You’re so lucky! It must be your official invitation to the Grand Tournament.”
“Great. I’ll go get it right away. Thanks Tura.” Silently nodding, Tura waved goodbye with an envious look on his face.
Leaving Blazing Metal, Ryu passed dozens of other townspeople, selling wares and gossiping about the upcoming tournament. After about ten minutes, Ryu finally made it to the Town Hall.
The village elder, Gorle, greeted him, “Ahh Ryu. Just the man I wanted to see. I have a letter for you. It has Camlon’s royal crest on it. Perhaps it’s your invitation.” Gorle walked slowly, as old men tend to do, over to a small table in the corner of the room. After some careful and tedious searching, he came back with a puzzled look on his face.
“I’m sure I put it on the table with these other documents. I wonder where it went,” he said regretfully. “Although I can’t find it, I’m sure it was sent. I guess you’ll have to go to the Grand Tournament without it. You saved Fordan and his people from the evil frog that enslaved his castle. I’m sure he’ll understand.”
“This incident is unfortunate, but I suppose you’re right. I’ll leave immediately,” Ryu responded sadly.
Before venturing onward to Camlon Castle, Ryu stopped by Blazing Metal in order to ask a favor of Tura. However, only Tura’s wife, Reyna, was present. “Tura left to buy some supplies at the market, but I’m sure he’ll look after your farm while you’re gone.” Smiling, Ryu thanked her and walked back to his farm. After placing all of the necessary equipment and items in his pack, Ryu journeyed forth to Camlon.