Kupo Kiamo! I have a threatening message for you!
Oh do you now, Sarima?
Yes Kia, here!
More of the same?
It is Kiki.
I couldn't help but giggle.
I don't have time for such trifling things.
Sarima giggled, too as she lit up little piece of parchment with Mooglefire. It glowed bright blue and then fizzled out.
For an added touch, a trail of brightly colored streamers burst out of the destroyed note and drifted to the ceiling where they faded.
I had better things to do then entertain idol threats.
It was time to meet Sha-chan, Mishi and Ghrenn.
Our chosen adventure for the evening was to obtain a Scroll of Retrace.
All set Kia?
As... set as I'll ever be. Mishi, I hate Maw Travel!
Kiamo! Hehe, I don't like it either, but eventually it's not so bad.
You're right... I just have to stop being such a child about it!
What? You mean you don't enjoy moist hot breath all over you?
Sha-chan!!!! >_<; What?! I was just... asking... Shagrath!! Really! She's being really good about it.
I stuck my little pink tongue out at Sha-chan and scampered after Mishi and Ghrenn.
We hopped through the Maw in Sarutabaruta and made our way to Windurst Waters [S].
Once at the Rhinostery, we were given a task. We had to take a Mythril Beastcoin to Giddeus.
Giddeus in the present!!
Back through the Maw.
Once in Giddeus we hunted down Quu Bokye and gave him the coin for a Leather-bound Book.
Of course this was only the beginning.
Next we had to travel to Castle Oztroja (S). All its inhabitants were MUCH stronger in the past.
Each one of us made sure we were able to keep sneak and invisible enchantments up on our own.
This leg of the trip required us to find a Lynx Pelt somewhere in the castle.
Of course when we found it, there were three or four Yagudo in the immediate vicinity!
We all patiently waited for them to not be looking in our general direction so we could swoop in and grab the pelt.
While we were waiting, I couldn't help but wonder why Sha-chan was not concerned about grabbing a pelt.
Sha-chan...
Yes, Kia?
You know how you told me you got the last coin from the auction house?
Aye.
Tell me you meant that it was the last one after you got yours.
He shook his head no.
It was... the only one.
You mean... you came out here for nothing?
I came to help.
But... You said you needed the scroll... Sha-chan... I could have done this another time and--
Kia, no frowning. It's quite all right.
I will give you mine.
You will do no such thing.
Sha-!! why NOT?!
Kia shhh... The Yagudo will hear you. I can not fight them all at once.
I pursed my lip and glared at Shagrath. My fists clenched tight into the pelt. I knew he meant well, but he certainly did not have to give me the only coin he had.
I secretly made it my priority to acquire one for him as quick as I could.
After we were all safely out of Castle Oztroja (S), I announced to Mishi and Ghrenn what Shagrath had done.
They thought nothing of it and simple grinned.
Just Shagrath being helpful as always.
While we had been on our adventure, one of the linkshell members was squawking about how they would not go help anybody in Windurst Waters.
How they would leave them stranded there.
My companions chortled at the absurd comment, stating it was clearly directed at us.
I wondered how we could possibly get stranded in Windurst Waters.
Then again, why should I be surprised. After all, they do say some pretty weird things sometimes.
He's hard to miss! He has on the T-shirt that says "if found return to Kia!"
haha {mistake}
HAHAHA!!
LOL
Huh?
What is that all about?
Nothing, Ghrenn. It's meant to be a dig on me. But I care not of their opinions of me.
You have a T-shirt with my name on it, Sha-chan? Hehe that is so cute! =^_^=
No Kia, I don't. Haha!
Oh... ; ;
Aww Kia, we could have some shirts made or something?
No Mishi, we don't have to do that hehe.
As promised, Sha-chan refused to take my scroll. So instead I ran about checking every bazaar I could find.
Altana smiled upon me, for I found one Mythril Beastcoin.
I set to hunting down Sha-chan.
What's this you are trying to give me Kia?
Just hold out your hand please!!
He did and I pressed the coin into it, hard.
Kia, you didn't have to do that...
I know... but you do a lot for me. I couldn't do nothing.
We sat for a little while before Sha-chan spoke up again.
Kiamo...
Yes Sha-chan?
I... You know I just want you to be happy, right?
I guess. I mean... why else would you help me. Though I often wonder, would you do the same thing if it were for Ghrenn or Mishi.
Of course I would. I would for any of my close friends.
Even for...
Yes.
I see. Well I'm off to bed now.
I was tired from the adventures of the day. I just wanted to water my little sapling and curl up under the covers.
As I was at my door Sha-chan called for me-
Wait! Kia wait!
Wha--?
With that Sha was beside me and swept me up into a tight hug.
I was utterly shocked and drew in a sharp breath.
Immediately his scent filled my senses.
How is it he is able to always smell so good...
Kiamo. I would give you the last of anything I had. You're my friend. Don't ever feel bad about that.
But... It isn't right for people to pick on you for your kindness!
I know, but that does not bother me.
Why not stick up for yourself Shagrath?
Because there is no need. People spout unkind things out of jealousy. I will never deny my fondness for you Kiamo.
You-- Shagrath just stop it! Stop dropping everything when I come around. I'm perfectly capable of doing things on my own!
Kiamo..? You don't want go on adventures with me anymore? I don't understand-
No-- it's... Sha... Sha-chan of course I do but...
Kiamo. Listen. Listen to me.
He hugged me even tighter. I wanted to resist. I wanted to scream at him.
But I couldn't. Of course I could not.
Kiamo. You know if it were not for you...
I know Sha-chan.
So please, don't worry about me. And please don't stop adventuring with me. I want to be by your side. If you'll let me.
My ear brushed up against his chin as I nodded.
It wouldn't be an adventure without you there, Sha-chan.
I'll never let you go, never abandon you.
Suddenly then- I couldn't help but think of my mother.
Though... I don't think she abandoned me. Not of her own will.
Still. It was hard not to think of it that way sometimes.
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