Dragon Quest Gaiden

Dragon Quest Gaiden

disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, they belong to Square Enix, and I do not plan on making money off of this or anything, and please do not steal this, ETC

I know this one is kinda boring but it will get better, I promise!

Prologue: It has been two years since Orgodemir was killed and God was revived. The hero, Stevie, has become a fisherman, like his father, Borkano. Melvin, the ancient hero, still lives in the sky fane. Gabo, the wolf boy, has gone to Estard castle, to become a knight, having proved himself as a godhand swordsman. Maribel, has matured considerably since she came back to live with her parents; however, her selfish personality still shows itself. Her father Amitt, the mayor of Fishbel, passed away recently, leaving up to King Burns to name another mayor. Aira, has given up on trying to find the Dejan clan and has taken to living with Borkano, Molly and Stevie. Her passion for dance has never died, and every now and then, she dances in the evening, giving a show of her talent to the people of Fishbel. And now, as the story opens, Aira is finishing a gorgeous dance piece, and Stevie and Gabo are watching.

Chapter one: It All Begins

Aira stops dancing and wipes the sweat off of her brow. The music from the minstrels has stopped, and she smiles, and walks towards Stevie and Gabo.
"Boy Aira, you sure dance good, I remember when Johan played the music at the Revival." Gabo Grinned his gappy toothed smile. Aira smiled at him and stood in front of Stevie, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"Stevie, if it wasn't for you, I dont know where I would get my inspiration from. Its been so long since I've seen my own people, and yet, I dont know why, but I feel like I've known you, from long ago. It's that way with King Burns, Princess Leesa, and you. . .It's always been that way. and I can't put my finger on it." She smiled. "Do you want to spar sometime? This dancing is helping me stay in good shape, but I miss when we used to travel together. Besides, I can not think of a better warrior then the hero is Eden."
Stevie nodded. "Yeah, sure, sometime. Maybe tomurrow, early morning?"
"Yes, yes, I'll be upstairs by daybreak to wake you up, ok?"
"Thats OK with me."
Gabo sighed, and lamented, "I hafta go back to the castle. I wish I could spar with you guys, it would be so much better then attacking a dummy. And besides, I never get to sleep.
Stevie smiled. "It will only make you stronger, buddy. I fare you well, ok?

***

Stevie stared up at the weapons on the wall of his room. The Aquagon, a sword given to him by Sharkeye, and the Oceana, a sword he found deep beneath the waves. Then, there were all of the normal weapons he had picked up before, too. Some clubs, some spears, and of course, his swords. He picked up a somewhat short, thick stick, and laid down.
He awoke in the inky darkness to the sounds of soft leather boot ascending the ladder. Grabbing his club, sliding it under his arm, he clasped his hands together and muttered, "Blaze." He opened his hand, a small fire resting on his palm, to see Aira staring at him. He shook the small flame out, leaving them in darkness.
In the darkness, she whispere, "Are you ready?" He nodded in the darkness, and took her hand, silently making their way through the house, and out the door, where the moon provided some light.
A loud, biting voice boomed, "Hey Stevie! Why would you take her out in the middle of the night, and not me!? Im the pretty one!" He looked towards the voice and noticed Maribel, arms folded, standing by the hill that led out of the town.
Aira raised her finger to her lips. "Ssh! There's nothing we're doing like that tonight. It's just some sparring we're doing."
"Sure! Thats a new excuse to me! If you are, really, take me with you! I like tro watch things like this."
Stevie sighed. "Fine, fine, just keep your voice down.
Aira smiled slyly. "Maribel, do you rremember your godhand skills?"
"Of course! I'm no idiot! Now, quit horsing around, and let's go! Where are you guys going, anyway?"
"To the field outside of the shrine. Theres some good open spots there, and. . ."
"Yeah, it's a great romantic spot too. Now, let's go!

***

They arrived at the shrine, with the usual eerie glow from around it. Maribel sighed amorously, and said, "This is a great place. Its so silent and away from everything else."
Aira suddenly shouted, "En garde, Ms. Romance!" She whipped out a club, and rushed towards Maribel.
Maribel gasped and clutched at her back, bringing out her Demon Spear.. She deftly ran out of Aira's path, and up a boulder, jumping off, and fly towards Aira, her spear raised like a sword, about to slash. Aira nimbly swung her club in the spears direction, maribel crumpling to the ground as the spear bounced off of the club. She stood up sullenly. "You clearly haven't gotten rusty."
"No, although I would think that spear is a little much, is it not? We're not trying to kill each other!"
"A pretty girl has to have protection at night! Anything could try to get me!"
"Maybe. . ..But if that is the case, I wont hold back then." She gripped her club with both hands, until she charged forward, murmuring. "Gigaslash."
The club hit Maribel in the side, and she fell to the ground again, gasping in pain. She grabbed her side, muttering a spell, and stood up, and smiled. "I guess I'm lucky that I was a healer before, eh? Im done for now."
Stevie stepped forward, and raised his hand in front of him. He concentrated, until he could feel the air moving in front of his hand, and thrusted it forward, a gale hitting her and knocking her down. He rushed forward as she fell.
She quickly came to her feet, and backflipped away from him, a glint coming to her eyes, and bent down, her eyes not leaving his, moving her legs quickly, and stood up with a snap of her fingers.
He stared at the glint in her eyes, until his legs were moving at the same tempo as her's. She rushed foward as he snapped his fingers, and jabbed him in the gut with her club. He doubled over in pain, and she giggled as he stood up, coming to his senses. "What do you think, Stevie?"
Stevie closed his eyes, taking a deep breath, clutching his club tightly, focusing his strength into his arm. He opened his eyes, and ran forward, his club near his feet, and as he came closer, smoke rose the pommel of his club.
As he brought his club back to strike, The ground shook beneath Aira, causing her to break her concentration, as he struck her calf with intense power. She fell, crying out in pain and suprise.
He stopped, dropping his club and ran to her, crying, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you!"
"No, no, maybe you didn't feel the ground shake, but look! A portal, a new one!" He followed the direction of her finger, and saw it. In the middle of the field, near the opening of the shrine, a new portal had tore itself out of the ground, glowing more strongly then any of the others in the shrine.
A powerful pulse of energy slammed in the air, and the ground shook again. Maribel looked around and screamed, "What the hell is happening? I thought this was over!"
Stevie closed his eyes, as a flash filled the air. He knelt down and touched the bruis on Aira's leg that he caused, and iit vanished. She took his hand tightly as he stood up, and another blinding flash happened as something rose out of the portal.
It landed on the ground in front of them, an odd creature, huge, that apppeared part dragon, part wolf and something altogether unknown. The three of them drew their weapons, ready to fight.
It looked around, and raised its head to the sky and laughed, a horrid laugh that chilled Stevie to the bone. "Ha, ha, ha! I recognize this! So long ago! Before everything! Before Empryea, everything! Ha, ha, ha!"
Stevie stepped forward. "You! I've defeated worse then you! What do you want here?!"
"Me? I am the Lord of Darkness, Rhapthorne. Defeated, you say? Hmm, from the scent of the blood on your hands, there was another demon here. . .Orgodemir? Yes. . .He is like a henchman to me! You have bore witness to nobody like me before! IU am whole again! It has begun! Ha, ha, ha!" He rose into the air, and took off, and in a few seconds, the air was still and silent.
Stevie stood silently, thinking to himself. Aira looked at him nervously and exlcaimed, "If that thing is truly what it says it is. . .then. . .God! Is God still in Tantagel? Do you think he would atttack God?"
As Maribel opend her mouth to answer, six glowing spheres alighted out of the portal, settling on the ground in front of them. . .