Falco&Victory
Smash Champion
I'm going to have my shot at a story, bear with me
Waiting for Yesterday
Chapter I
Remembrance
The sun shone down from the heavens, its light sparkling through the baby blue sky. A gentle breeze slowly blew its way through the green grasses of spring, gently stirring the dewy blades of grass. The field of grass was surrounded by a lazy wall of trees, gently waving their arms through the cool wind. All around one cold see mountains, covered in green that slowly made its way to a cool blue. The peaks of the mountains were dipped white, and were clearly visible in the afternoon sun.
One could sit in that field forever, lost in the joy of everything beautiful. The Robins nested gently in the tress, providing for their children. Furry Chipmunks ran about, free of winter's iron-cold cage. Here one could witness nature as it was intended, unaffected by the outside world. One might also wonder, upon such a perfect day, why would Sol grace its light upon a single tear, sliding down the face of a male youth sitting in the shade of a single, lone tree.
Gentle footsteps, barely more than whisper made their way across the field, not going unnoticed.
"Hello, Prissa", said the youth, without stirring from his place. "I though you might come."
Prissa was, to say the least, a pretty girl. Her brown hair seemed to reflect the vitality of her soul. Her eyes were the same brown color, yet seemed to stand out against her slightly tanned face. Graceful and intelligent, she found the hearts of several men.
"Hi Kevin, I thought I might find you here", Prissa stated quietly. "Nowhere in the world could you find a better place to hide from your troubles."
It was not an insult thrown harshly from one teenager to another; it was a statement of empathy of comfort.
Prissa watched concernedly as Kevin stirred restlessly. "You don't have to do this, dammit! you're not responsible for the rest of us!"
Deep in though, Kevin was calmly sorting out his emotions. He knew how to sit down and think when he needed to. His blue eyes held a desire to learn, a hunger for adventure, and wisdom beyond his years. They were as deep as sea, and gleamed with a childish sense of adventure that. His hair was shaggy and deep black, coming down just over his brow.
"Why shouldn't I be able to take this responsibility? I just turned 16, I'm a man now." Kevin had just turned 16. He did not have the same status as an adult, but he was determined. He knew this argument would not work, but he needed an excuse. He was a bright and responsible person, but he worked in his fair share of misdeeds and 'adventures'.
Unable to control himself anymore he burst out.” Hundreds of people may die, and all because no one believes you! I deserve this task, as my duty to you and to the village."
"Kevin, no man, or child should have to face to do this! You know that none of this is your fault!" Kevin flinched. Prissa was disappointed at his lack of self-control, and it showed.
"Listen, darkness is spreading through the unlike that ever seen! It starts with a few disappearances, maybe, then horrible things start to happen. Villages destroyed, innocents slaughtered, warriors dying without a chance!" She had clearly not gotten any rest in days; she seemed likely to break down at any moment. “Your job is to help the women and children to safety, what higher honor could you want?"
A gust of wind blew by, gently carrying the tear off of Kevin's cheek. "I have to get my share of adventure, don't I? What if I died without ever seeing the world? The nearest city is months away, and it has its own problems. There is no help to be found in miles, and all that stands between darkness and light is our land. When they meet we'll get crushed!".
Prissa was astonished. "But, you can't possibly be thinking of trying to contact help at a time like this! Any man, warrior child or is capable of facing what awaits outside the settlement!"
A gust of wind rushed by, disturbing a group of sleeping skunks. As fast as it had come, the gust calmed down and a gentle breeze took its place.
Almost pleadingly, Kevin looked into Prissa's eyes. "What other choice do I have? No one is willing to take action. This evil is very real, but not even you has seen a glimpse of it. No one here recognizes how great the danger is, and not a soul outside of our populace even knows of its existence. We are the closest people to wherever the hell this evil spawned that are still breathing..." Another tear slid silently down Kevin's other cheek.
Not afraid of intimacy, Prissa bent down and took his hand. Their relationship was strong; some might mistake it for a romance. However this was a bond of friendship and trust that held in it the spirit of great people long dead, but not forgotten. That's not saying that these two were not deeply in love, but this was love at its rarest.
Under the bright, lucid stars the two sat together, enjoying the solace and safety that both knew could not shield them forever. All the dark whispers were of the night were ignored, ruining the perfect moment that they knew would be their last in a long while. All was still and peaceful. The birds slumbered in the branches, the skunks in their den. It was time for the quiet rest that they needed.
"Kevin?"
"Yes, what is Prissa?"
"Do you love me?"
Kevin was taken aback. "Yes, of course I do. What's wrong, you've never been doubtful like this before."
Prissa eyes were watery. "It's always nice to know that no matter what's happened, that you've always been there for me. It's not just that though... You are always so happy just to help. It's like.... you live to make the world a better place, but never quite lose sight of what is important in your life.
"Haha, you know I would never forget about you, if that's what you're getting at!" he teased. He realized that her eyes were watery with joy, not sadness. At least, not too much sadness.
Prissa lied down gently in Kevin's arm and looked at him with a smile on her face. "I know, but it's always nice to hear you say it."
Chapter II
Turmoil
Kevin and Prissa lived in a large village surrounded by mountains and green forest life. Several large grass plains dotted the countryside as well. Every few weeks one could count on some outsiders arriving, either hungry or half dead. The village was isolated; the closest city was Tey Kidiel, The Cavern Forge. To reach it one had to cross the entire mountainous wall, and there in a small hollow, resting between four mountains lay the city.
I'm done writing for tonight
Ok, I fixed those parts I didn't like. Big spin on it now from what I intended when I started.
And I hate the automatic link parsing, blegh
Waiting for Yesterday
Chapter I
Remembrance
The sun shone down from the heavens, its light sparkling through the baby blue sky. A gentle breeze slowly blew its way through the green grasses of spring, gently stirring the dewy blades of grass. The field of grass was surrounded by a lazy wall of trees, gently waving their arms through the cool wind. All around one cold see mountains, covered in green that slowly made its way to a cool blue. The peaks of the mountains were dipped white, and were clearly visible in the afternoon sun.
One could sit in that field forever, lost in the joy of everything beautiful. The Robins nested gently in the tress, providing for their children. Furry Chipmunks ran about, free of winter's iron-cold cage. Here one could witness nature as it was intended, unaffected by the outside world. One might also wonder, upon such a perfect day, why would Sol grace its light upon a single tear, sliding down the face of a male youth sitting in the shade of a single, lone tree.
Gentle footsteps, barely more than whisper made their way across the field, not going unnoticed.
"Hello, Prissa", said the youth, without stirring from his place. "I though you might come."
Prissa was, to say the least, a pretty girl. Her brown hair seemed to reflect the vitality of her soul. Her eyes were the same brown color, yet seemed to stand out against her slightly tanned face. Graceful and intelligent, she found the hearts of several men.
"Hi Kevin, I thought I might find you here", Prissa stated quietly. "Nowhere in the world could you find a better place to hide from your troubles."
It was not an insult thrown harshly from one teenager to another; it was a statement of empathy of comfort.
Prissa watched concernedly as Kevin stirred restlessly. "You don't have to do this, dammit! you're not responsible for the rest of us!"
Deep in though, Kevin was calmly sorting out his emotions. He knew how to sit down and think when he needed to. His blue eyes held a desire to learn, a hunger for adventure, and wisdom beyond his years. They were as deep as sea, and gleamed with a childish sense of adventure that. His hair was shaggy and deep black, coming down just over his brow.
"Why shouldn't I be able to take this responsibility? I just turned 16, I'm a man now." Kevin had just turned 16. He did not have the same status as an adult, but he was determined. He knew this argument would not work, but he needed an excuse. He was a bright and responsible person, but he worked in his fair share of misdeeds and 'adventures'.
Unable to control himself anymore he burst out.” Hundreds of people may die, and all because no one believes you! I deserve this task, as my duty to you and to the village."
"Kevin, no man, or child should have to face to do this! You know that none of this is your fault!" Kevin flinched. Prissa was disappointed at his lack of self-control, and it showed.
"Listen, darkness is spreading through the unlike that ever seen! It starts with a few disappearances, maybe, then horrible things start to happen. Villages destroyed, innocents slaughtered, warriors dying without a chance!" She had clearly not gotten any rest in days; she seemed likely to break down at any moment. “Your job is to help the women and children to safety, what higher honor could you want?"
A gust of wind blew by, gently carrying the tear off of Kevin's cheek. "I have to get my share of adventure, don't I? What if I died without ever seeing the world? The nearest city is months away, and it has its own problems. There is no help to be found in miles, and all that stands between darkness and light is our land. When they meet we'll get crushed!".
Prissa was astonished. "But, you can't possibly be thinking of trying to contact help at a time like this! Any man, warrior child or is capable of facing what awaits outside the settlement!"
A gust of wind rushed by, disturbing a group of sleeping skunks. As fast as it had come, the gust calmed down and a gentle breeze took its place.
Almost pleadingly, Kevin looked into Prissa's eyes. "What other choice do I have? No one is willing to take action. This evil is very real, but not even you has seen a glimpse of it. No one here recognizes how great the danger is, and not a soul outside of our populace even knows of its existence. We are the closest people to wherever the hell this evil spawned that are still breathing..." Another tear slid silently down Kevin's other cheek.
Not afraid of intimacy, Prissa bent down and took his hand. Their relationship was strong; some might mistake it for a romance. However this was a bond of friendship and trust that held in it the spirit of great people long dead, but not forgotten. That's not saying that these two were not deeply in love, but this was love at its rarest.
Under the bright, lucid stars the two sat together, enjoying the solace and safety that both knew could not shield them forever. All the dark whispers were of the night were ignored, ruining the perfect moment that they knew would be their last in a long while. All was still and peaceful. The birds slumbered in the branches, the skunks in their den. It was time for the quiet rest that they needed.
"Kevin?"
"Yes, what is Prissa?"
"Do you love me?"
Kevin was taken aback. "Yes, of course I do. What's wrong, you've never been doubtful like this before."
Prissa eyes were watery. "It's always nice to know that no matter what's happened, that you've always been there for me. It's not just that though... You are always so happy just to help. It's like.... you live to make the world a better place, but never quite lose sight of what is important in your life.
"Haha, you know I would never forget about you, if that's what you're getting at!" he teased. He realized that her eyes were watery with joy, not sadness. At least, not too much sadness.
Prissa lied down gently in Kevin's arm and looked at him with a smile on her face. "I know, but it's always nice to hear you say it."
Chapter II
Turmoil
Kevin and Prissa lived in a large village surrounded by mountains and green forest life. Several large grass plains dotted the countryside as well. Every few weeks one could count on some outsiders arriving, either hungry or half dead. The village was isolated; the closest city was Tey Kidiel, The Cavern Forge. To reach it one had to cross the entire mountainous wall, and there in a small hollow, resting between four mountains lay the city.
I'm done writing for tonight
Ok, I fixed those parts I didn't like. Big spin on it now from what I intended when I started.
And I hate the automatic link parsing, blegh
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