Darkness...
There is nothing but darkness...
In the darkness a small lantern can be seen illuminating a small area through what was only darkness. Two figures sat on the bench engaged in conversation. Both of these figures wore armor and were obviously warriors of some sort. The female Elezen smiled at him and tilted her head as she placed a hand on his.
“Kima.â€Â
“Grandmother.â€Â
“Didn't think i'd see you so soon boy, what happened?â€Â
“Well, I was shot, guess they didn't get me to Laylei in time, it seems like it...â€Â
“Do you have any regrets?â€Â
“Yes. Yes I do. I never got to see my mother again... It's the only thing I regret.†He said, before he could say anything else he gripped his chest and almost fell off the bench.
“Well boy, it looks like you may get your chance yet... Don't worry, we'll meet again when the time is right.â€Â
There was a small light in the distance, slowly, this point of light began to grow and grow in size until it overtook everything, blinding his vision with its overwhelming power. He could hear a voice calling out to him over and over, reaching out for him.
“Kima wake up you bloody fool! You still owe me money no way you're gonna die on me!†She called out to him.
He grunted and opened his eyes, there was Khatai, staring down at him with a concerned look on her face and in the corner was Laylei, working on some type of concoction. He glanced at Khatai and grinned weakly.
“Heh, see you found her eh? She didn't give you too much trouble ah hope,†he asked her. Khatai just shook her head, fighting back her own smile.
“You the only one who gave us trouble heh, we'd lost you for a moment there but she brought you back.†she said moving to the side so Kima could get a better look at Laylei.
“Yeah, I figured she could heh, why I told you how to find her. So what do ah owe ya Laylei?†he said and tried to stand but fell back down, the wounds still very fresh.
“First off fool, you owe me a place to practice my abilities without restraint... And secondly, you should really remain laying down for another day.†she said but never turned to face him. He chuckled and looked at Khatai, who put a hand on his shoulder.
“What're your orders Kima?â€Â
“How many we lose?†He asked in a hushed voice. She looked away, biting her lip and not wanting to answer.
“Well? How many?â€Â
“12... and 14 more were wounded...†she said. He blinked and looked down, shaking his head as she continued. “We needed a healer quicker than we could find one, and it took me too long to get to laylei. If i'd got to her sooner they'd still be alive.†She said.
Well, I knew it would happen eventually... We'd run into this exact situation... Never again...
“Khatai... The crew is yours, you're captain now. Laylei, you'll have your healing inn... I'll make sure of it.†He said. Khatai tried to protest but he shook his head.
“This will never happen again Khatai, we made too many enemies, and too many people have a horrid outlook on what we are, so tis' is what ah will do bout' it. Ah expect ye' te' come visit me every month tho' girly.†he said giving her a smile. She grinned and nodded then leaned down and gave him a soft kiss.
“There, never say I didn't give you one...†He chuckled and nodded.
“Yes well, i'll be still out there, jus, i'll make sure we all have a place to come to when we need it is all, so don't think you're rid of me so easy. And don't worry, ah'll tell the crew when ah'm better.†He said. She nodded to him and went to sit down in a chair next to his bedside, reading over sea maps.
Although she had her back to them both Laylei was ghiddy. She could barely contain her excitement. Finally, she'd have a place to do anyh kind of work she pleased.
“Oh, Kima, what will we call it?â€Â
“The Underground. A place where mercenaries, pirates, adventurers and soldiers can go to rest and relax, to get healing and to recuperate without being persecuted.â€Â
“I like it.†She said. “The Underground Inn and Tavern...â€Â
Present...
The Underground Inn and Tavern, a place for people of all types to come for a pint, or to get in some rest and relaxation. A place to overhear the latest rumors and secrets, to learn of jobs which need to be done. A place which supposedly doesn't exist, but yet it does. Currently Kima runs the tavern, and Laylei runs the Inn.
"So, how's things goin?" Kima asked and slid a mug of ale to his old friend, Khatai, who had a patch on one eye. She grinned and took it and drank deeply from it before looking at him.
"Heh, they go as they always do my friend, heh wouldn't mind you coming back on a job sometime." she said as she stood up and walked to the door, now finished with her drink. He followed her and shook his head in agreement.
"One day soon Khatai, one day soon, after all, I still need to find her..." he said. She grinned and gave him a nod and a hug before strolling down the streets back to the ship.
Kima looked up at the large full moon once more and let its light encompass him. A small, sad smile graced his face as he leaned against his doorway.
"Tell me mother, would you be proud of my accomplishments, are you truly looking down at me, from the pale moon light?"
(comments are welcome
There is nothing but darkness...
In the darkness a small lantern can be seen illuminating a small area through what was only darkness. Two figures sat on the bench engaged in conversation. Both of these figures wore armor and were obviously warriors of some sort. The female Elezen smiled at him and tilted her head as she placed a hand on his.
“Kima.â€Â
“Grandmother.â€Â
“Didn't think i'd see you so soon boy, what happened?â€Â
“Well, I was shot, guess they didn't get me to Laylei in time, it seems like it...â€Â
“Do you have any regrets?â€Â
“Yes. Yes I do. I never got to see my mother again... It's the only thing I regret.†He said, before he could say anything else he gripped his chest and almost fell off the bench.
“Well boy, it looks like you may get your chance yet... Don't worry, we'll meet again when the time is right.â€Â
There was a small light in the distance, slowly, this point of light began to grow and grow in size until it overtook everything, blinding his vision with its overwhelming power. He could hear a voice calling out to him over and over, reaching out for him.
“Kima wake up you bloody fool! You still owe me money no way you're gonna die on me!†She called out to him.
He grunted and opened his eyes, there was Khatai, staring down at him with a concerned look on her face and in the corner was Laylei, working on some type of concoction. He glanced at Khatai and grinned weakly.
“Heh, see you found her eh? She didn't give you too much trouble ah hope,†he asked her. Khatai just shook her head, fighting back her own smile.
“You the only one who gave us trouble heh, we'd lost you for a moment there but she brought you back.†she said moving to the side so Kima could get a better look at Laylei.
“Yeah, I figured she could heh, why I told you how to find her. So what do ah owe ya Laylei?†he said and tried to stand but fell back down, the wounds still very fresh.
“First off fool, you owe me a place to practice my abilities without restraint... And secondly, you should really remain laying down for another day.†she said but never turned to face him. He chuckled and looked at Khatai, who put a hand on his shoulder.
“What're your orders Kima?â€Â
“How many we lose?†He asked in a hushed voice. She looked away, biting her lip and not wanting to answer.
“Well? How many?â€Â
“12... and 14 more were wounded...†she said. He blinked and looked down, shaking his head as she continued. “We needed a healer quicker than we could find one, and it took me too long to get to laylei. If i'd got to her sooner they'd still be alive.†She said.
Well, I knew it would happen eventually... We'd run into this exact situation... Never again...
“Khatai... The crew is yours, you're captain now. Laylei, you'll have your healing inn... I'll make sure of it.†He said. Khatai tried to protest but he shook his head.
“This will never happen again Khatai, we made too many enemies, and too many people have a horrid outlook on what we are, so tis' is what ah will do bout' it. Ah expect ye' te' come visit me every month tho' girly.†he said giving her a smile. She grinned and nodded then leaned down and gave him a soft kiss.
“There, never say I didn't give you one...†He chuckled and nodded.
“Yes well, i'll be still out there, jus, i'll make sure we all have a place to come to when we need it is all, so don't think you're rid of me so easy. And don't worry, ah'll tell the crew when ah'm better.†He said. She nodded to him and went to sit down in a chair next to his bedside, reading over sea maps.
Although she had her back to them both Laylei was ghiddy. She could barely contain her excitement. Finally, she'd have a place to do anyh kind of work she pleased.
“Oh, Kima, what will we call it?â€Â
“The Underground. A place where mercenaries, pirates, adventurers and soldiers can go to rest and relax, to get healing and to recuperate without being persecuted.â€Â
“I like it.†She said. “The Underground Inn and Tavern...â€Â
Present...
The Underground Inn and Tavern, a place for people of all types to come for a pint, or to get in some rest and relaxation. A place to overhear the latest rumors and secrets, to learn of jobs which need to be done. A place which supposedly doesn't exist, but yet it does. Currently Kima runs the tavern, and Laylei runs the Inn.
"So, how's things goin?" Kima asked and slid a mug of ale to his old friend, Khatai, who had a patch on one eye. She grinned and took it and drank deeply from it before looking at him.
"Heh, they go as they always do my friend, heh wouldn't mind you coming back on a job sometime." she said as she stood up and walked to the door, now finished with her drink. He followed her and shook his head in agreement.
"One day soon Khatai, one day soon, after all, I still need to find her..." he said. She grinned and gave him a nod and a hug before strolling down the streets back to the ship.
Kima looked up at the large full moon once more and let its light encompass him. A small, sad smile graced his face as he leaned against his doorway.
"Tell me mother, would you be proud of my accomplishments, are you truly looking down at me, from the pale moon light?"
(comments are welcome
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