The skies are parted open as heavy rain along with thunder and lightning descends nonstop into the world below. It's a storm that has been raging for several days now and seems like it will continue for another few yet. Down on the surface, a certain monastery is in partial chaos as a raging inferno consumes large swaths of buildings in its ferocity.
Light illuminating their back, a cloaked figure dashes about in the shadows of buildings, trying to stay out of sight. Boots splashing against the ground, they move with equal parts haste and cautiousness while making for the stables.
Coming to an abrupt stop the individual presses themselves to a building as a group of knights quickly run past them on the main road. Watching them disappear around a corner, the cloaked figure continues on their way, blending into the crowds of worried onlookers.
Moving on, they eventually arrive at their destination and immediately go towards a large dark brown stallion before tying on a saddle and some bags. Preparing the horse, they suddenly tense and put a hand on their weapon as they notice the sound of slowly approaching footsteps.
"Halt, step away from the animal and lower your hood. No funny business now."
After a moment of silence, the cloaked individual audibly sighs while turning to face the guard and revealing their face.
Visibly relaxing as he stows away his weapon, the knight lets out a boisterous laugh, "Oh it's just you Captain, and here I thought that I caught the rat that started the fire."
He then sighs while raising his hands in defeat, "I was really hoping for some extra spending money too... Anyway, what are you doing here, and dressed like that?"
The captain, Jeralt, stumbles for an answer, "Ah well, Lady Rhea asked me to ride out and search for the culprit, make sure they haven't gotten away. You know how she is right now, but those are my orders."
Not doubting him for a second, the knight, Alois, merely nods his head. "I see, yes, it is a bit odd sending you out all alone, but as you said she seems to be out of sorts right now. I heard that someone close to her died in the fire, but I haven't the faintest idea who it could be. Well, enough idle chat, good luck on your search captain."
"Yeah, see you around Alois." As Alois walks away, Jeralt stares at his back for a while before turning around and continuing his preparations.
Before long he's riding out of the massive fortress-like monastery, the remnants of a large fire still blazing behind him. Galloping through the muddy roads, Jeralt looks down to a small child sleeping in his arms. His face scrunches in pain as he recalls what happened over the last few days.
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After waiting for what seemed like hours in the medical wing, Lady Rhea finally came out to see me while carrying a small infant.
Just remembering her words and later seeing my wife's lifeless body was more than enough to make my chest ache even now.
Needless to say, I was lost and didn't know what to do. The only thing I had was the baby in my arms, but with every look at them all I would see was Sitri's pale face devoid of life and the pain would simply rise up again.
At first, I only buried my head in a bottle, not talking to anyone and not caring for the child my wife sacrificed her life for.
My relationship with Sitri wasn't exactly well known and so even if I can't blame them, many of the knights that came to drink would get on my nerves with their happy and lackadaisical attitudes.
One night especially, I ended up lunging at someone that made a comment about me finding a girlfriend, but rather than showing them how I felt about that statement, I ended up lying on the ground dizzy from the excessive drinking.
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The Fell Star's Return
ФанфикA young boy with a strange demeanor suddenly finds himself dealing with a beautiful green haired girl stuck in his mind. She doesn't remember much of anything, and loves to sleep, however it's clear that there is a deep connection between the two of...
