Suikoden VI

Chapter Six: Part Two

Part Two

Farna. Felicity's hometown. The Plague Town that unintentionally became a plague town thanks to the machinations of the Theocracy (as confirmed by Oboro). The town where Felicity's mother died. Where hundreds of people died.

"Are you sure about this?" Daunte asked carefully. They had finished their breakfast and were now loitering on the grounds. Nearby Jantu was having a duel with Futch, and Yaman was shouting for bets. Spectators seemed more distracted by Bright's presence than anything else.

"I'm certain," Felicity said, folding her arms over her chest. She nodded stiffly. "I'll be okay, I promise. But I will be coming with you on this trip."

Daunte met the eyes of all of his friends before looking back at her. "Okay," he said quietly. "I'll tell Caesar to put you in my party when I'm about to leave. He was going back up to the fifth floor anyways. I wanted to go and see Mooney before I left but I'll be speaking to Caesar in about a half hour."

"I'm coming with you on the trip too," Roen said, smiling. "It's been awhile since the three of us have traveled together after all."

"It looks like there are other suggestions on the list from Oboro," Surya said, looking at the paper. "K'alak'i Patieba and Peak's Edge."

"First the Elves and now the Wingers," Felicity said, forcing a smile. "Will we be sucessful at forming an alliance with both?"

"I hope you'll excuse us," Surya said softly. "But I think Freyr, Mokuren, Soturi, and I should sit this out."

"But—" Freyr protested.

"We just got back," Soturi pointed out bluntly. "We should not go out again so soon."

Freyr was about to protest but Daunte raised his hand. "If I may," he said. "I appreciate your efforts to help my Army. However, I agree with Soturi and must insist that the four of you must rest. I'll try to take you all out with me next time, I promise."

"Jantu's the winner!" Someone shouted. Cheers of joy and outrage filled the air.

"Futch! How could you lose like that?!" Daunte heard Sharon shout.

"It looks like it's getting lively over there," Roen said. He tugged on Daunte's arm. "Quick, hurry and go see Mooney before they expect you to break it up!"

"But—" Daunte said.

"He's right, go," Surya said good-naturedly. A few soldiers in uniform hurried towards the crowd. "There, problem solved. I'm going off to bed."

"I'm going to go pack for the trip," Felicity said. She pointed at Daunte playfully. "Don't you dare leave without me okay?"

Daunte nodded. "I gave my word you could come with me so I'm taking you."

"I've gotta go pack too," Roen said, stretching arms over his head. "I'll meet you up on the fifth floor!"

Daunte said his goodbyes to his friends, but as they were about to leave Daunte suddenly stopped Soturi. "I should have asked this before," he said. "But have you any updates about the children Queen Lymsleia took in?"

Soturi shrugged. "No updates."

Daunte's mouth went dry. "...No updates?"

"What Soturi means is," Surya interjected gently. "Is that there is nothing major to report. The children are thriving in their new environments and have not caused any unnecessary strain on the resources in Falena. They are fine, Lord Daunte."

Daunte nodded. "Thank you."

After everyone left Daunte walked with Arin towards the building to the southwest near the cliffs. "W...Would you like me to come with you, Brother?" Arin asked him.