The Beast and the Sword Book 3: A Koi's Journey

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-Ideale Paradise-

Only a day had been left.

By tomorrow the Wild Storm would be at its end and the invasion on Tolsa would begin.

The citizens in Tolsa had been confident. With their two weeks of hard work, and training, they were ready to take on the Diamond Kingdom's best assassins. It was then and only then Yami had told the others the rest of the plan he had. And needless to say, they had their own doubts.

"Of all the things you could come up with---" Cadfan said, "---There's no way that can work!"

"Yami, that is a huge risk!" Yukiko said, "And, I'm sorry its one we can't take! Especially with Prism's life at stake!"

"Well we don't have a choice now do we?" Yami said as he took a puff.

"Look, we know this land better than anyone---" Jareth said, "---They're things in the marsh I guarantee, half of the people in Tolsa haven't seen yet."

"Our dad--Rest his soul, showed us secret pathways we can use---" Iwan said, "---We all know the way by heart."

"You can trust us--" Gian said, "---With the plan Yami has they'll never see it coming."

"Yuki--This plan WILL work." Nolan said, "If this means it'll save Prism's life then I'm trusting him."

"Still, what if they end up catching on?" Yukiko asked.

"Can't we just wait for our reinforcements?" Charlotte asked.

Yami shook his head before replying, "Not with the time we have right now. Sides, you both know as well as I do, she can't fight with her wounds right now. And if we want her at fighting shape, we have to take her back to Owen. It's do or die at this rate."

"You had better know what you're doing foreigner." Nozel said.

"Don't I always braids?" Yami said which earned a look from him.

"As soon as there's first light, we'll put the plan in motion." Kiana said, "As long as nothing happens then we'll be just fine."

"And with the storm disappearing, the clouds won't be able to harm us." Carol said, "I'll lead them through while you protect everyone in the Village."

"Are you sure you can handle it?" Iwan asked, "If something happens to you---"

"It'll be okay." She said, "I'll have Sioni and Eryl with me, and---He promised he'd meet us at the dock."

"I will never leave her side." Sioni said.

"I know you won't---" Jareth said, "---Just promise you'll be careful. It isn't just your life at stake"

"I will, don't you worry." Carol said.

"And you can bet I'll keep her and her kids safe." Yami said, "Afterall she's a member of my squad."

"You'd better man---" Ratmir said as he patted his shoulder, "---Cause if anything happens to Carol you know who will come after you."

Yami only laughed as he said, "Like he can put me down."

Most of them looked confused as they couldn't help but wonder whom they were referring to.

"Okay---" Cadfan said, "---Sometime later you gotta tell us who you're talking about."

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(Second Opening Theme: Arifureta S2 OP-Daylight Performed By MindaRyns)