Pashiva 4 The Duln Saga

Friends Turned Advesarys, Felren Vs Lucius

Felren stared in awe at the sight of his long lost friend turned enemy, Lucius who was standing before Felren and Regenri in a full set of Pashiva Knight Armor, while holding the helmet in his hands. "Lucius". Felren muttered. "Felren, it's been years, but you finally came home". Lucius said with a determined, angered attitude. "He's wearing full Pashiva Armor". Felren thought to himself. Regenri seemed angered and frightened all at once. Felren took brief notice to Regenri's mysterious fear of Lucius but past it aside. "I was just passing through, and I found out that the Ferocious Riders have taken over the country. And even more disturbing is that you've been running with them ever since they've taken over". Felren explained. "I see, so you met up with Eled, Nolko and Ragnar. How've they been, I assume they're filled with distraught and anger over my sudden revival and betrayal of their friendship. I bet it's also safe to assume that you're feeling these emotions as well". Lucius explained. "You're damn right I'm angry, why? Why are you fighting these barbarians, they're no different then the ones who killed you two years ago". Felren explained while Regenri now seemed befuddled at the tangent Felren was now going off on. "Correct. The Ferocious Riders are no different then the bandits who killed me two years ago. As a matter of fact. The ones who killed me were the Ferocious Riders". Lucious casually explained. Felren was then just as lost as Regenri was. "But why"? Felren asked. "I would explain that, but I can't help but notice the Rep- Sapien by your side. As a favor to an old friend now turned adversary, would you mind helping me dispose of that foul creature"? Lucius offered generously. Regenri cowered behind Felren with his spear at the ready. "After what I've heard from the others and you, hell no". Felren said sternly. "I see, well that's a shame. I'm sorry this is how we had to reunite Felren but if you won't help me kill the beast, then I'll have to push you aside and handle it myself". Lucius said while pointing his lance towards Felren. Felren then got out his crossbow and held out his fingers pointing at Lucius. "So you do intend to fight me. That's a shame because I thought I'd finally be able to capture the Rep- Sapien when you seem to have cornered it as it is. Fine then I'll fight you Felren". Lucius quietly uttered. Felren then seemed panicked. "RUN REGENRI GO". Felren yelled as Regenri ran away off down the road with his spear in hand. "I gotta get to Marsh Village, that's where his friends are". Regenri thought to himself. Lucius ran at Melat's speed over to Regenri while Felren fired bullets from his fingers at him which seemed to slow him down long enough for Felren to catch up. Felren upon catching up slammed the butt of his crossbow into Lucius's right cheek knocking him away as Regenri continued running away.

Regenri then turned his spear into the Pegasus Ikella and mounted on it as Ikella trotted as quickly as she could down the road. Felren and Lucius then stared at each other in curiosity as to who would make the next move. "You're fast". Felren said. "And you're strong. Now move aside". Lucius commanded. "I can't do that". Felren said firing a bolt at Lucius who warped out of the way and stabbed his lance at Felren who parried it with his sword. Felren then swung his sword downwards, left to right. Lucius backed away and began to jab his spear ever so closer to Felren who seemed panicked as their was barely even a centimeter of space between the tip of the lance and Felren's defense armor. Felren then started to fire a barrage of bullets at Lucius. "Machine gun". Felren yelled as Lucius blocked the swarm of bullets with his wrists. The bullet fire stopped as Felren jumped towards Lucius with his sword outward and jabbed it to Lucius's face. Lucius then caught the already dull blade with his left hand, making it seem as if he was simply holding a plank of wood. Lucius then bent the blade given to Felren by Melat long ago back at Concrete Pit. Felren, now fully alarmed withdrew away from Lucius now holding the dull, bent sword in his hands. Felren then tucked behind him. "This would never be the case Felren if only you'd helped me out on the day Eden was attacked two years ago". Lucius explained. Felren then held out his palms. "Cannon balls". Felren shouted as two cannon balls fired out at Lucius. In responce Lucius in the span of a single second jabbed both cannon balls with his lance before the balls even reached him, causing to explode around him, leaving Felren helpless. Felren backed away and loaded a bolt into his crossbow and fired it at Lucius who then grabbed the bolt out of thin air. And just as quickly as it was fired, Lucius threw it right back at Felren in the armored chest piece as the bolt snapped upon impact on Felren's body. But I guess I can't blame you. We all make mistakes and yours resulted in my struggle allowing me to become what I am today". Lucius explained. Felren stared at the bent sword behind him and remembered how Melat gave it to him and the similarities between Felren and Melat's argument and Felren and Lucius's argument two years ago. The only difference being that Felren's thoughts on the argument two years ago are now reversed and Melat's thoughts today are the same as Felren's two years ago. "So you have Pashiva Armor allowing you to become more defensive. And I've noticed the Strength Gauntlets on your hands making you stronger". Lucius said impressed with Felren's ability. "Why, why are you so powerful"? Felren asked in desperate confusion. "Because Felren, I'm a trained Pashiva Knight. I've learned all forms of Pashiva with the exception of one which I was too impaitent to learn and I've aquired the improved forms of all Pashiva Armor". Lucius explained. Felren scanned Lucius's armor and noticed that the helm the had, had a cover over the eyes which Eresil didn't have on his. The strength gauntlets were heavier then what Felren was wearing, the chest piece had spikes coming off the shoulder blades giving it a more sinister appearance. The boots Lucius was wearing were very different the Melat's Warp Shoes. Lucius's shoes were black, tall, leather boots with an elegant match with the rest of the armor. "I see, so that's why he's faster then Melat. He has the Warp Boots which are faster then the Warp Shoes. Also he has improved other forms of Pashiva Armor and he's mastered the other forms". Felren thought to himself. "So you said you've mastered the forms of Pashiva, what about Thick Skin"? Felren asked tauntingly. "Of course, second one I learned. Right after Thick Skin. Well technically I learned Watered Pores and Hair Vines first but that was before I learned I was a Pashiva Knight. Come to think of it, you learned Hair Vines and Watered Pores just as quickly as I did when we were kids so I can only assume you're a Pashiva Knight as well". Lucius said. "I am, and so are all my friends". Felren taunted. "I knew it. That's why you've been such a worthy opponent. If the Rep- Sapien were a Pashiva Knight, it could get stronger as well". Lucius said. "Wait so Regenri knows Pashiva"? Felren asked. "Yes, he's very fluent in Watered Pores and Hair Vines just as you and I are. But he will never amount to our normal human strength. We were born to do great things, and great things I have done and from what I've heard in recent news you have done. You and your band of nomads have managed to defeat Leach and Takoran. That's incredible, while you were off doing that, I've been cleansing this country of undesirable creatures. My hunt being on the Rep- Sapien, the greatest undesirable. If you join me, we can both take it down together and achieve a great and promising reward. And afterwards we can overthrow the Riders and claim this country in our name. In the name of the great Pashiva Knights of history. We can show the Upper Lords that humans are capable of twice as capable of keeping order in the world without them. They've done nothing but hide up on their perch while us mortals struggle to live daily down here. After we claim Duln in our name we can continue our struggle against the Under Lords and the Upper Lords and keep the world a mortal only zone. What do you say Felren"? Lucius proudly offered with genuine generosity. Felren looked at Lucius as if he'd never seen him before. Felren's sorrow filled loss of logic to his once great friend then transformed into that of rage. "No". Felren said. Lucius's pride filled expression then transformed to that of equal anger to Felren's. The two then stared at each other in equal ferocity. "Very well then. Now, because of your rude intrusion on my business I have a Rep- Sapien to kill". Lucius said walking off into the distance. Before straying too far away Felren held out his hand in attention. "Wait, before you go, answer me this. What happened to you Lucius? What happened to my friend"? Felren asked in genuine curiosity and manipulation. Lucius then turned back to stare at Felren. His full attention was now on answering his question. "Good, if he goes on forever on what turned him into this I'll get an explanation and Regenri will make it to Marsh Village". Felren thought to himself. "You wanna know what happened to me"? Lucius asked angrily. Felren didn't respond. "Fine I'll tell you". Lucius obliged as Felren listened closely to his explanation.