Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Final Fantasy 4/Gundam Wing ❯ Introduction ( Prologue )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Red Wings : The Kindom of Barons special military force. It was a fierce group of soldiers which had never been beaten in battle. With the top class in sword skills and best class in armory. Trained to protect and at the same time be brutally strong. Their top captain was usually sent on special missions, which usually was to retreive the legendary crystals. When all are collected would lead you to a world of supreme happyness, or was this just a rumor and the crystals held some other power...?

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It all started for capatain Trowa at the village of Mysidia... It was a place of mages, and student mages, a place of happyness. But right now all there was was terror.

A soldier walked up the stairs of a Red Wings airships deck were Captain Trowa Barton stood watching the terrified villagers below. He was beganing to have a guilty feeling in the pit of his stomach seeing what was going on was wrong. But he had no choice it was the Kings orders.

"General Trowa, I've got the crystal, what shall we do to the village?"asked the soldier walking up behind Trowa.

Trowa turned and gave none expressional face."Good job, oh and distroy what you can of the village, it was His Majesty's orders."replied Trowa.

The soldier nodded."Yes sir. Right away."he said then returning to the village and give the orders to distroy.

Trowa held the crystal in his hand looking it over carefully. He ran his fingers over the dents and cracks and wondered why such a old crystal was needed by His Majesty.

Trowa walked over to the side of the airship and watched as the soldiers distroyed the village, the smell of the smoke filled the air and the screams of terror of the villagers below began even loader then before.

Was this all worth the trouble, killing all those villagers that didn't seem to even pose a threat.

It didn't seem like long and the airship flew into the sky and away from the burning wreakage of the viallge.

So the five airships sent to Mysidia, flew back to Baron....

"Captain, we will arrive at Baron shortly."said one of the crew members.

Trowa nodded."...Alright."he replied.

The crew members noticed a slight depression in their captains tone of voice, and talked quietly together.

"The captain seems kinda down."

"After what we did who wouldn't be?I mean orders are orders but killing innocent people to get the crystals...?"

"It isn't right.The Red Wings are supposed to protect people. We should never--"

Trowa overheard the conversation and took a step forward."That's enough!"he yelled.

The crew protested.

"But, Captain!"

"Surely you don't condone what we've done, Captain?"

The Captain sighed."All of you listen well. The raid on Mysidia was imperative. His Majesty and his coucil concluded that the Mysidians, who know too much about the crystals, posed a serious threat to our kingdom. For Barons prosper, we need the crystals. As soldiers of the Royal AirForce, we must achieve this by any means necessary."he explained to his crew.

"Captain."

One crew member walked from the front of the shp and to Trowa."Monsters incoming!"he called.

Trowa nodded."Prepare for battle!"he ordered.

The crew took their specific battle places and with a mighty use of the item, Inferno, Trowa quickly killed off the monsters.

Trowa turned to a injured crew member.

"Ugh!"

"Are you alright!?"asked Trowa.

"More incoming!"called a crew member.

"Dammit!"replied Trowa preparing again for the next battle.

Trowa again quickly killed off the monsters with use of another item, LitStorm.

"Is everyone alright?"he asked.

The crew regrouped."Yes, sir."they all said.

"So many monsters these days...Where the heck are they coming from?"

Trowa sighed."What is happening to this world...?"muttered Trowa.

"Captain we are now over Baron."

Trowa nodded."Prepare for landing."he ordered.

The airships landed back at Baron and Trowa entered the castle.

The doors flew open and a man came out to greet him."Ah, the crystal is ours, yes?"he asked.

Trowa nodded."The Mysidians put up no resistance."replied Trowa."They were so helpless, Baigan..."

Baigan rose an eyebrow."You pity them?Hmph. Come, Captain. His Majesty awaits."he said.

They went through the rooms of the castle and towards the throne room., but suddenly Baigan stopped before the throne room doorways.

"Forgive me, Captain, but I must speak to His Majesty in private. Please wait here."he said, then left for the throne room.

Baigan walked up to the King."Your Majesty, I'm afraid Trowa can no longer be trusted. He clearly questions your authority."he explained.

The King sighed."I suspected as much.It matters not, so long as I get the crystals. Send him in."ordered the King.

Baigan nodded."Yes, Your Majesty."he replied returning to get Trowa."Captain, His Majesty summons you."

Trowa walked in the throne room, and kneeled before the king.

"Baron, hails your return. The crystal, Trowa."he ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty."said Trowa as Baigan walked over to him and recieved the Water Crystal, then back to give it to the King.

"So this is the Crystal. What splendor...Dismissed Trowa."said the King.

Trowa began to leave but something had to be said."Your Majesty!"he called out.

The King was shocked.

"Why, Captain. What is it?"asked Baigan.

Trowa took a step forward."Your Majesty, forgive me, but what do you intend? The men are confused--some, even displeased."replied Trowa.

"And you? You question my command?"asked the King, raising an eyebrow.

"No! I only-"started Trowa but was instantly silenced.

"Silence!"ordered the King."Dissension only leads to treason, and that, I will not tolerate. I hereby relieve you of command of the Red Wings."

Trowa was shocked."Your Majesty!"

The soldiers beside the throne blocked Trowas way to the King.

"Now, I change you with another duty. Slay the phantom beast that infests the Mist Valley, and deliver this Bomb Ring to the village Mist. You leave tomorrow, at first light."explained the King as Trowa tried to get past the King and make him reconsider.

Suddenly a young man stepped into the throne room.

"Your Majesty, I beg you to reconsider."he protested."Trowa, has done no wrong."he added.

The soldiers pushed them both back and the King apoke with anger towards him."You insolent cur! How dare you barge in here!?"he yelled."If you're so concerned about him, by all means, accompany him! Now take the ring and begone!"

They received the Bomb Ring and were pushed back even more.

"Your Majesty!"called Trowa, but never got a reply since the soldiers pushed them out into the hall.

"I'm sorry, Heero."exclaimed Trowa.

"Don't worry. After we finish this task, you'll be flying again in no time."replied Heero.

Trowa was silent.

"Get some rest. Leave tomorrow's preperations to me."offered Heero and he left to make the preperations.

Trowa continued to his room and heard the people of the castle chatting things about the king.

"Lately, I sense a strange air about His Majesty."

or....

"Whatever others may say, I trust the King."

On his way he met Heero again preparing.

"What's wrong?"asked Heero.

"Nothing...except that I dragged you into one hell of a mess."replied Trowa.

"Yeah, what else is new? Kidding."said Heero.

"I mastered the dark sword at His Majesty's orders. But it was to protect Baron, not to plunder."explained Trowa.

"I envy you, Heero--the path you chose."replied Trowa.

"I'm just following in my father's footsteps. I suppose I could've attained higher rank had I become a dark knight, but this suits me better."replied Heero.

Trowa went silent.

"Don't think too much, and get some rest already. We rise early tomorrow."suggested Heero."Hey 500Gil says I slay that beast tomorrow."

"Alright, you're on."repleid Trowa smiling.

Trowa continued his way to the left tower but suddenly heard a familliar voice call to him from behind.

"Trowa!"

Trowa turned around.

"Thank god your're alright. We were so worried. You and your men left on such short notice."

"We're okay...I wish I could asy the same for the Mysidians..."muttered Trowa.

"Trowa!Heero and I will visit you later, okay?"

"Alright, Duo."replied Trowa.

After that Duo left and Trowa went on his way again, but as he just about entered the left tower another voice called to him.

"Well, well, well. Look who's back. Heero and Duo were mighty worried about you."

Trowa watched the middle aged man come up to him.

"I told you before and I'll tell you again. Don't you ever injure yourself badly before I get to see you find someone special or---I...I'm never gonna let you ride my airships. So, how are my babies doin'? I'll bet you and your grunts crashed them again, huh? What's the matter with you boy?"asked the man.

"Well..."muttered Trowa, then explained what had happened with his meeting with the king.

"WHAT!?"he gasped."The king demoted you to an errand boy!?What about my Red Wings!?They'll be a mess without you!What's come over the king? Maybe I should think twice about workin' on the new prototype he's been hounding me to finish. Hell if I'm gonna let him use my beloved airships as killin' machines!Trowa, you and me, we gotta stick together on this. Now, you go complete your mission and get back safe, you hear?Whoa, I've gotta get home, or my daughter's gonna kill me."he explained then left not even letting Trowa get one word in.

Trowa sighed and continued up the left tower until he got to his room. He then just went staight to bed to sleep, but had too much on his mind...

"What's happened to the King? He covets the crystals as though he's possessed...and he'll resort to any means to get them. Nevertheless, I can't defy him. How could I cross the man who raised Heero and me like his very own? The chivalrous knight whom I've adored and admired since childhood? I will not betray him. I can't."Trowa said aloud.

Just then Duo came into the room."Trowa!"he said.

Trowa turned over not facing him. Duo sat in a chair."What's going on? I spoke with Heero and he said you and him were going to battle again. I tried to talk Heero out of it, I'm worried about him. Now this battle is to fight the phantom beast. He better return safely or I'm blaming you."explained Duo.

"Don't worry."replied Trowa.

"Trowa, look at me!"said Duo."What is with you lately!?We're friends right!?Talk to me!"

Trowa sighed."In Mysidia, we killed innocent people to steal their...It was horrible. I guess it's my fate as a dark knight. Soon I won't even feel any remorse for my actions."explained Trowa.

"Trowa, I've known you since you we were children and that would never happen."repleid Duo.

"Still, I can't defy the king...I'm a hopeless coward."he muttered.

"Your lucky Heero's not here, cause he'd have something to say hearing you whimper and whin like this....nevermind. I just hope you get over this and come back with Heero safely...hm...you leave for mist early tomorrow, right?"explained Duo.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure Heero doesn't do anything stupid."replied Trowa."We'll be fine. Trust me."

"Both of you come back safely, while I continue my studies here, okay."

"Thanks for listening, Duo."muttered Trowa.

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Early next morning, Trowa and Heero met at the front of the castle doors.

"So are you ready for a real good combat?"asked Heero.

"Always."repleid Trowa.

"Lead the way."said Heero.