Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Final Fantasy 4/Gundam Wing ❯ Fabul & The Wind Crystal ( Chapter 5 )

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

The next morning came bringing with it a group of rested warriors. Trowa walked out of the inn and wondered where Quatre had gone, he saw Edward still in the inn, but where had Quatre disappeared to?

He walked to the old mans house where Duo had been resting and found him to be gone as well. "Duo?"he asked aloud. The old man noticed Trowas entrence and walked up to him.

"The young Summoner came here bright and early seemed to want to talk with Duo. I saw them heading to the shops earlier."he told Trowa.

Trowa nodded in reply. Exiting the old man's house he noted him attention to the weapon shop where he heard Quatre's bright voice laughing and joking, as well as Duo's voice. He headed that way and saw Quatre talkign with Duo and carrying with him a supply bag filled with essential supplys they needed.

Quatre noticed his presence first."Oh! Hi Trowa! I got up early this morning and bought our supplies! But I needed to ask Duo what was needed or I would of wasted our money."

"You didn't have to, I could of done that."

"Oh! But I wanted to and Duo didn't mind. Right Duo!"

Duo smiled."Yeah, no problem."

Edward came out from the inn spotting them instantly."Good morning."

"So then I guess we're ready to go to Mt. Hobs then."Duo said.

"Yeah." said Trowa.

*****

The mountain path seemed safe for the time being, not too many monsters. Yet they know what would be coming. Soon after they approached a sheild of ice which blocked off all ways through the path.

Duo turned to Quatre." Quatre, can you try casting fire?"

Quatre was silent and lowered his head.

"Quatre, what's the matter?"asked Edward.

Duo smiled."Give it a try. I know you can do it."

"...No."

Duo was confused.

"I...I hate fire."

It was all my fault...I know he hates me for what I have done... thought Trowa. "That's....right.....his...village was destroyed by fire when..."

Duo walked up to Quatre."Quatre..you're the only one who can melt the ice."

Quatre went silent again.

"If we can't get through to fabul, more people will be in danger. Please, Quatre."

Edward looked at him."Quatre, you've helped me. You've helped Trowa and Duo too. You have the power to help more people."

Trowa was silent and felt guilt spred over him as he watched the sad boy. It pained him to see such a sweet, kind person be sad like this.

Quatre sighed and breathed in deep. He stayed still for a moment then walked up to the sheild of ice.

"F-Fire!"he chanted the spell and a fierce blast of streming fire appeared melting the icy sheild which prevented them from getting through.

Trowa stood in amazement and they all soon crowded around Quatre.

"Quatre you're incredible!"exclaimed Edward.

Duo grinned."I knew you could do it!"

Trowa put a hand on Quatres shoulder."Thank you, Quatre."

Quatre smiled sweetly at him.

They continued up the mountain path until they heard someone yelling and fighting, like a battle was going on...

"What's going on?" muttered Trowa s they headed to the summit of the mountain.

They watched from afar as a man was fighting against a group of bomb monsters.

"That garb...He's one of Fabul's monks. I'm sure of it." said Edward as they approached closer to the battle.

"Kiai!"the monk cried out attacking the monsters full force with martial arts technics.

Then a huge monster came forward as it's companions were defeated.

Edward gasped. "Good grief! A BOMB!"

Quatre ran a bit towards the fight."Let's go help him!"

The man looked at the others which had now joined in on the fight but now wasn't the time for introductions.

Trowa made his way dodgeing and defending himself and slashed at the bomb and then jumping away.

Duo aimed at the bomb with a arrow for a slight effect.

Quatre began chanting a spell. "ICE!!"

Edward backed away from the fighting nervously.

The man jumped into the air landing on the bomb with a kick.

"ICE!"Quatre chanted again.

The bomb suddenly shot smoke at the man and Duo rushed over to him."CURE!"

The man nodded a thank you and continued to fight.

"Hurry up!"Edward yelled."It's going to explode!"

"What!?" Trowa exclaimed.

The bomb flashed a red and then exploded sending the five flying to the ground.

Duo coughed and gagged standing up and chanting a spell."CURE!" It sent a beam of white light to them all.

They all soon stood up.

"Quatre are you okay?"asked Trowa, helping the blonde to his feet.

Quatre coughed."Yeah, I'm Okay."

"L-look! It seperated into six different bombs!"exclaimed Edward.

"Kiai!"the man called out kicking everyone one of the bombs, one by one and distroying them completely.

They all watched, amazed by the monks strength. He then turned to the group."You have my gratitude. Yang is my name. I am the high monk of Fabul. I came here to train with my men. Now they are all dead--killed by a swarm of beasts and they were Fabul's finest."

"My name is Trowa. We bring urgent news to Fabul."

Duo nodded."A villian named Golbez abuses Baron's authority to seize the world's crystals."

"Then he covets our Wind Crystal as well."muttered Yang.

"There is no doubt. He easily seized Damcyan's Crystal afew days ago."said Edward.

Yang sighed."...The odds are against us. The only monks left in the castle are students. They stand little chance against Baron's forces."

"Golbez must've sent the monsters that wiped out your men."muttered Duo.

"Then the attack is imminent. I must go."

"We will follow you to Fabul. We would like to help."offered Trowa.

Yang shook his head. "I am grateful ; however, this does not concern you."

"But it does."

"I am the prince of Damcyan."said Edward.

Trowa nodded."Duo and I are citizens of Baron, and this boy is one of many victims of our kingdom's recent attacks....which I have presonally lead..."

Quatre looked up at Trowa in silence. Trowa...please don't blame yourself...

"I see....I humbly accept your assistance."agreed Yang.

Trowa nodded."Let's go. We haven't much time."

Yang nodded in reply."Fabul lies to the east of these mountains."

So Yang, the high monk of Fabul; Trowa, the dark knight; Duo, the whitemage; Quatre, the summoner; and Edward prince of Damcyan headed east of Mt. Hobs to the Kingdom of Fabul to protect the Wind Crystal from Golbez.

******

The group Fabul's throne room to be greated by it's king...

"Yang, at last."he said with a sigh of relief.

"Sire, we must prepare for battle. Baron will attack us any second to steal our crystal." Yang explained to him instantly.

"...How do we know this?"

"These two are citizens of Baron. They came to warn us."

"And these others?"

Trowa stepped forward."Sir, we haven't much time. The Castle's defence must be tightened immediately."

"Yang, can we trust this Dark Knight and his companions?" the king questioned.

Yang nodded."Yes. They risked their lives to help me."

Edward stepped forward."I am honored to see you again."

"Prince Edward!"

"Sire, Baron's fleet decimated Damcyan and claimed our Crystal not long ago. Many died, including my parents...and my beloved. Damcyan's tragedy must not be repeated."

"Forgive me for my suspicions. Yang, mobilize the men for battle. Prince Edward, Dark Knight, will you help defend Fabul?"

"Yes." The both answered.

"They have already offered to help, sire. We will join the forward guards by the main gate."explained Yang.

"Very well. Will the two boy's there assist our medics?"

"Yes, sire."repleid Duo.

"Fabul's fate rests in your hands. May we be victorious."

"We will assemble at the main gate."ordered Yang.

Yang, Trowa and Edward turned to leave but Quatre called out to them."Trowa! Be careful!"he called.

Trowa turned to Duo."Duo, take care of Quatre while I'm gone."

Duo nodded, knowing Trowa seemed to care alot for the boy.

******* The group was now fully positioned at the front gate waiting for any sign of Baron's fleet of Red Wing's or the army that followed.

A Fabul monk called to them from the balcony above."They're coming!!"

Yang nodded leading the battle."Attack!"

They fought fiercly fefending what they could of the enemy soldiers but with the very few they had...it was going to be difficult, and it was. But with Edwards healing technic it made some time...but how logn could they hold out against such a army.

"RED WINGS!!"yelled a monk, and appearing in the sky was Baron's fleet of airships, bombing what they could of the castle.

"We can't hold them!"yelled Trowa.

"Retreat!"ordered Yang.

They gathered in the castle.

"We are severly outnumbered. I regret involving you all."muttered Yang.

Trowa shook his head."This is our war too and far from over."replied Trowa.

"They're coming!!"yelled Edward as the doors burst open.

They continued their battles and tried to defend the area and prevent the enemy from getting further into the castle but were soon greatly outnumbered as the student monks were losing strength and being killed.

"Fallback!"yelled Yang as they retreated into the next room.

"The king is behind us. We must hold them here."said Trowa.

"He has already retreated. We can withdraw into the throne room if the need arises."replied Yang.

More soldiers came in the room and were deafeated yet more were still coming in and soon had no choice but to retreat back into the Throne Room, locking the door tightly.

"The door has been locked. We must hold this ground. The crystal is in the next chamber."Yang said.

Suddenly the student monk that was with them unlocked the door.

"Oh my gosh!"exclaimed Edward.

"You fool!hat are you doing!?"demanded Yang.

The monk turned to them and turned into a monster but was quickly defeated by Trowa and with that the army continued it's way through the castle.

"This is endless. Withdraw to the Crystal Room."

They ran towards the room but a monster attacked Edward and he fell to the floor. They couldn't handle very much more fighting but had to try. Edward got up and they all went within the Crystal Room. They all stood around the staircase which lead to the Crystal.

Then a familiar figure walked in."It's been awhile."

Trowa looked in shock."Heero! You're alive! Duo will be so happy to see you! But we'll talk later. For now, fight with us."

"Of course. Three-on-one or one-on-one, your choice."

"Wh...?"

"One-on-one it is."

"Heero wait!!"

"En Garde."

Heero raised his lance to point towards Trowa.

"WHY!?"

"Save your breath." Heero swung at Trowa but Trowa quickly jumped out of the way, not wanted to battle with Heero.

"Heero!"

Heero laughed and swung again . Trowa dodged as quickly as possible falling to the ground and grabbing or his sword but stopped when Heero's lance came close to his neck.

"This is it, Trowa. Have you any last words?"

"Heero...you're under Golbez's spell..."

"Alright. Time to put you out of your misery."

"Stop!"yelled Yang.

"NO!"yelled a voice and tweo more people entered the room.

"Duo!"exclaimed Heero.

"Heero, you of all people..."

"No, I..."

Suddenlty a cold and dark voice echoed through the room."Baffled by this boy?You pitiful wretch."

A dark armored man entered the room, his dark helmet covered his face and he wore a long black cape thatcovered his body.

"Golbez!"Edward exclaimed angrily.

"Trowa, I presume?"he questioned the Dark Knight."Never hesitate to kill, Heero. Observe. This is how it's done!"

"Trowa!"yelled Edward.

"Silence!" yelled Golbez, shooting electric bolts at Trowa, Yang and Edward, knocking them to the ground."Get the Crystal."

"Yes, sire."said Heero walking over to the crystal.

"Heero please! Help Trowa!"pleaded Duo.

"Duo, no! That's not Heero!"Trowa managed to say.

"So, this is a friend, hm? Then I shall take him with me as well, to raise the stakes. Now I have two of your friends. Let's just see how much they each care about one another, hm? Until next time."Golbez explained grabbing ahold of Duo's arm, the leaving.

Heero took the crystal and stopped beside Trowa."You won't be so luckey next time." Then left.

"Heero...Duo..."muttered Trowa falling to the floor in pain.

Quatre watched all this unable to stop any of this..."Cure!" he chanted, healing them a bit so to stand.

They all gathered.

"They're.....Duo.....Heero..."muttered Trowa.

You still have us with you Trowa...I don't want you to be sad anymore or feel bad for what you have done, or what has happened...Why can't you understand and see that....that I really care for you....? Quatre thought, and then looked up at the depressed group."Come on! We have to go help Duo!"

Edward looked up at him."He's right. This is no time to get depressed. We must rescue Duo and retake the crystals."

Yang nodded."Trowa, It is our turn to assist you. For now, let us heal our wounds."

"Thank you."replied Trowa.

The Chancellor in the Throne Room approached them and explained to them that the king had been injured in the battle but the Chancellor suggested they rest and see him in the morning.

The innkeeper let the group stay for free that night in the inn because of their deeds to the kingdom. So the group gathered in the room and discused on how to save Duo.

"So, how will we go about the rescue?"asked Edward.

"To fight Golbez we need an airship. But Baron is the only kingdom that has them."explained Trowa.

"Then we must sneak into Baron and seize one."suggested Yang.

Trowa nodded."Baron's main force is the Red Wing's it's sea power is relatively weak. We might be able to slip in by sea."

"I will ask the king for a ship tomorrow morning. If all goes well, we could leave port before noon."

"Thank you, Yang."

"Who was that Dragoon?"

Trowa lowered his head."His name is, Heero. He used to be my best friend. But I don't know what happened to him..."

"Perhaps you will have your answer in Baron."

Trowa nodded.

**********

"Trowa?"

Trowa turned around and looked at teh small blonde which looked a bit worried.

The night sky was beautiful. The stars glittered magnificantly and the moon lite up the surrounding area with a beautiful glow.

"What is it, Quatre? It's late you should get your rest."

"...Couldn't sleep."

"Oh? Nervous about tomorrow?"

"Hm. Yeah. But I don't worry as much knowing you're there. You've gotten us through so much, Trowa and helped me....you helped me to understand that not all people from Baron are bad people. You said you would protect me and you have. I'm glad for that. But, as of now you don't have to anymore. I think I've gotten stong enough that I can protect myself. But if I do need help I'll ask."

"Quatre, I'll protect you no matter what. You probebly think that your being a bother to me but your not. I know I can't make up for what I've done but please let me keep protecting you."

Quatre turned a light shade of pink."I-if you want. But Trowa stop feeling bad for what you've done. What's done is done, there's nothing that can change that. You have to understand that I don't hate you or despise you in many ways...in fact I..."

Quatre's voice drifted off as he turned away from Trowa.

"...."

"...I feel tired all of a sudden. Good Night, Trowa. You should get some sleep too you know."

With that Quatre went back inside the castle.

******

That morning...

"I see. I will arrange for a ship right away." The king told them."Yang, accompany Trowa and help him with the rescue. Trowa, take this sword. It belonged to a dark knight who came to Fabul many years ago. The sword emits tremendous force, but it is still a weapon of Darkness. Darkness can never prevail over true evil."

He handed the sword which had letters engraved on it which read : Death

"Go to the harbour to the east as soon as you are prepared. A ship awaits you there. Golbez must be stopped. If he aquires all of the Crystals the world will suffer an unprecerdented crisis."

The small group left the room and gathered any supplies needed and were soon off to the ship which awaited them.

******

Port...

"Break a leg, hon, and bring back some gifts for a change!"exclaimed a perky woman which was Yang's wife."Keep your chin up, Trowa!You'll get em' back in no time!"

"Thank you."replied Trowa.

They started to board the ship and Yang turned to his wife."I trust you will look after everything."

"You bet. Take care. Love ya!"she called back.

They walked over to the front of the ship and talked with the captain.

"Trowa, I reckon. I heard you beat the hell out of those Baron lovelies. Sit back, mate, and enjoy the ride."

The crew gathered what they needed and were soon setting sail.

"Anchors away!"

"Aye-aye Cap'n!"

"What will we do in Baron once we arrive?"asked Yang.

"I have to find Cid, he's Baron's chief airship engineer. I'm certain he will help us."replied Trowa.

Edward was silent, and shook slightly.

Quatre noticed this and went over to him."Why are you shaking? Are you cold?"

"No. I'm fine."

The ship then continued its way to Baron but as they were almost there the waves started to grow and a whirlpool formed in the water ahead of them.

"What's going on!?"yelled Trowa.

"Shiver me timbers!"explaimed one sailor.

"Holy Mackerel!"exclaimed another.

"The lord of the sea!"replied the first sailor.

"Is it really..."exclaimed the second.

"Leviathan!"yelled the captain.

A large sea dragon appreared from the whirlpool and the crew on the ship began to panic.

"Change course!"ordered the captain.

The creew continued to panic and the ship rocked violently knocking Quatre to the side and into the water.

He let out a scream and plunged into the water.

"Quatre!"yelled Yang which was closest and jumped in after him.

"Quatre!!Yang!!"yelled Trowa. No!....Quatre!!

The ship shook agian and knocked Edward to the floor."Uwaah!"

Trowa went over to him."Edward!"he yelled.

The ship continued to shake and was soon sucked down into the raging whirlpool....all to be lost withen it's strong current...never to return again...

*tbc*