The Legend of Heroes (Series 1, Book 5) Morals

Chapter 13: The Barhiem Passage

June 4th, 3027
2:25pm

Two hours later in Ivalice, Grim, Clockwork and the new crew they met in Nalbina just begin to wake up after the large fall they had from the prison cage. "(In pain) Gah! My back is like screwed up in multiple places!" Grim shouted as he pushed the large rock off of him. Clockwork then began to move, "Ugh, is everyone else alright?" He asked the others. "I think we're fine! I may have lost my spare handkerchief but yes I am alright! (Looks at Vaan) You alright, theif?" Balthier said. "Stop calling me a thief! I didn't steal anything!" Vaan squealed as he helped Fran up frkm from the ground. Clockwork walked over to Grim, to aid him I getting up. "May I ask as to why you call Vaan that, Balthier?" Grim asked as he got up from the ground. "This kid here was walking around in the Castle of Rabanastre's royal treasury and stole a piece of Magicite, that I had claimed property of." Balthier explained. "You what? If it was in the royal Treasury that would mean stealing no matter who you are!" Clockwork yelled. Vaan looked down at the ground and grabbed something our of his pocket, it was glowing orange. Grim's eyes were captivated by its glow. "The magicks within this stone can hold many properties if used right." Fran stated. "Interesting, we could amplify our magic power with this stone. It may have been stolen, but it can still be used well for us." Clockwork mentioned. Balthier then walked down the rubble towards the man that was in the cage, "I see that you are alright mister Kingslayer." He said. "My name is Basch, and I did not slay no king." He stated. Grim and Clockwork walked down as well. "Well whoever you are, we need as much help as we can get to find a way out of these tunnels. (Takes a Sword out from the rubble) Hear, take this. It's best to atleast keep you somewhat armed." Grim said. Basch accepted the sword, "I will aid you you to the best of my ability. (Looks at Vaan) I will explain later about my imprisonment, lets just find a better place to talk." Basch said. "Fine, but if you so think of trying to kill us. Your heavily outnumbered." Vaan said. "Duely noted." Basch heads on forward into the tunnels with the rest of the company following behind him.

2:31pm

The company traveled ahead as they walk within the Barhiem Passage, which was used as a escape route that the inmates in Nalbina built to avoid execution. That same tunnel is now being used as Grim and company's escape away from Nalbina. "So tin man, tell me something. You and your friend never knew about the Judges or barely know about king- Basch. Where are you two really from?" Balthier asked. "Well me and Clockwork are from the League of Angels, a peace keeping organization that is currently at war with the followers of Evil. We came to Ivalice to take down Vayne Solidor before he invades a nearby continent named Middle-Earth. But we never expected such a delay in ending his rule." Grim explained. "League of Angels? (Stops moving and looks at Grim and Clockwork) You can't be serious! They are a myth!" Basch said, completely denying the fact about them. "Oh? What makes you say that?" Clockwork then asked very confused about Basch's beliefs. "The League are highly skilled Warriors that are like Gods to us!" Basch stated. Grim walked over to Basch and grabbed him with his metal hand. "You are looking at them. We are members of the League. We are here to save your sorry asses and to make sure that no more war happens here! Tell me, why is it that these people are calling you a kingslayer? I am not letting you come with us unless you come clean!" Grim shouted in his face. "Alright. I will talk. (Grim lets go) I am Basch fon Rosenberg, a citizen of Dalmasca as well as a soldier that fought against the forces of the Empire. Dalmasca had surrendered to them once Nabradia had fallen to them, which then put Rabanastre under complete occupation by the Imperials. Two years after its surrender, King Raminas who was the ruler of Dalmasca was sent to Nalbina to sign a peace treaty with Archadian, however I had my doubts with this so I had went along with a squad to investigate. (Looks at Vaan) Your brother Reks, was there. He had mentioned that he had a brother two years younger than him. He had helped me fight off the guards as we scaled to the top of the fortress. I went ahead but when I had got there, the King was already dead. By my twin, who had lost his way back when the imperials invaded our homeland. He captured me, then stayed there to be the one who eventually framed me. To all in Ivalice know that I had killed Raminas when really I didn't. That is why I must leave this place to find Ondore, and tell him of what's happening." Basch had explained about his doing in Nalbina, hoping that the rest of the company would act differently to him. "Alright. I believe you. But an evil twin. (Sighs) I feel like I am in a soap opera now that he mentioned that. (Laughs)" Grim laughed. "Well now we can trust you, but we still need to get out of here. Especially with those bugs roaming about, the power won't last." Clockwork said as he looked at one of them. "Those are Mimics, nasty critters they are. Usually when there is a flock of these around, a Queen is not to far behind. Come on, lets kill this queen." Balthier said as he shot the one nearby, and walked away. "Why must he think that he is the leading man?" Vaan said aloud. "He is just full of himself is all. Come, we cannot linger here." Fran said as she walked ahead. "No point in arguing with a lady." Grim said as he went ahead, followed by Basch, Vaan and Clockwork.