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This book was crafted by Raiden, and Kold threw it at the monster who attacked Kyla when the creature returned. After the creature touched the book, one of its memories was preserved inside the pages, along with it's name in big red letters across the cover: OUTH

The following poem can be found on the first page:




This book is now available for anyone from the Lunar Hope to access. Whoever reads this book is pulled inside and is allowed to view the memories inside as though they themselves were there. However, nothing they do will change anything, since the images are only a memory (Think of the Pensive from Harry Potter).

Outh waits in the alley until someone enters the shop. Just as the door is about to close, Outh dashes over to the doorway, and slips his golden blade into the doorway, just enough to keep the door from shutting. He then slips in and hides behind a large jewelry case.
While the shopkeeper and the customer chat. Outh peeks over the case he's hiding behind, and spies a beautiful golden locket under the glass. He picks the lock on the case easily, and slides his hand under the glass panel, pulling out the locket.
Suddenly, the shopkeeper grabs his arm, and knocks Outh's gold sword away.
The shopkeeper growls, "Stealing huh? Instead of throwing you in a cell, how about I take your arm?!
The shopkeeper raises a rusty dagger high in the air, and prepares to slash Outh's wrist off.
Just as he is about to strike, a young woman rushes forward and catches the shopkeeper's arm.


"NO! SIR PLEASE YOU CAN'T!!!

Book of OUTH, part 4, Chapter of Twiia:

Outh is dragged down the street by his mysterious savior. He's too dumbstruck by recent events to object or even to ask where they're going. Eventually, the girl pulls Outh into an alley way so that they can catch their breath.


*pant pant* "Whew! That was a close one! I'm glad I got there in time or else you'd be minus one arm. Are you ok?"


"Er...well...yeah but why? Why did you save me like that? You even paid for this locket. I mean...you're not really my sister are you?"

The girl laughs. Her laugh is not cruel or mocking, rather it is a clear and beautiful sound. She smiles.


"Hee hee, no! My name is Fayth. I was walking by the shop and I saw you in trouble. I couldn't just let someone get hurt like that...even if they were stealing"
*She notices Outh's worried look when she says this*
"Oh don't worry. That greedy old shopkeeper could afford to loose a locket or two. Besides, most of his stuff is probably stolen anyway. So what's your name anyway?"


"I'm Outh. It's nice to meet you Fayth. Well...um. I guess you probably have things to do right?"

*Fayth grins at Outh and clasps his hands*

"You bet I do! And my new friend Outh is comming with me!"

*Before he can object, Fayth pulls Outh out of the alley and drags him off on another adventure. Outh and Fayth spend the entire day together. They visit the marketplace where Fayth makes Outh try on funny hats with her. They travel to the sweeping green oasis just outside of the kingdom where Outh watches as Fayth tries and fails to tame the colorful birds there. Finally, as the sun begins to set, they stop by a large fountain in a corner of the village. They are alone and chatting with each other. Outh takes the pendant he "stole" out of his pocket*


"Here, you did buy it after all. It wouldn't be right if I kept it."


*Fayth giggles*
"Well since a theif is giving it to me, I guess I can think of it as a present anyway."

*They both laugh as Outh slips the pendant over Fayth's neck. He pauses for a moment, and they suddenly realize how close they're sitting to each other. Slowly, they lean in and share a kiss. Suddenly, there is the long booming sound of bells, signaling nightfall. Fayth draws back quickly*


"Oh no! I have to go! I'm sorry! I didn't know it was so late."


"Meet me here tomorrow"


"Huh?" redface


"Meet me here tomorrow. Please. I have to see you again Fayth."
*Outh kisses her again, and Fayth giggles, fending him off as she stands up*


"Oh ok! Ok! You silly man!" xd


"Promise?"
*He kisses her again. Fayth laughs as she playfully slips out of his grip again*


"Yes! Yes! I promise!" xd
*Fayth dashes off and dissapears down a side street, waving back at Outh as she vanishes*


"Tomorrow."
*Outh says this softly as he makes a little victory gesture. He is so happy he could burst and it shows all over his face. Outh sits down at the edge of the fountain and gazes into the water*

Many hours after the previous scene, Outh rushes towards the palace, a dark shadow of rage over his face. It is night, and the palace windows gleam with torchlight, while its grounds and high walls remain dark. His golden blade is gripped tightly in his hand. Outh approaches one of the high walls of the palace grounds. He removes his long red scarf and ties one end to his blade. He throws the blade over the high wall, and feels it catch behind two of the large spikes at the top of the wall. Outh climbs over, and leaps down to the grounds easily. Stealthily, Outh rushes across the grounds. Suddenly, Outh is surrounded by a large ring of fire which prevents him from moving on. He holds his blade defensively, waiting. A figure appears, stepping casually through the flames. Slowly, she reveals herself.


"Good evening, intruder. I'll give you this one chance to surrender and leave the grounds. What say you?"


Outh spits on the ground and then glares at the knight.
"Do you have any idea what Vao is planning? Because of our stupid tradition, an innocent young woman will never have a chance at life. I can't...I won't allow it. I am going to save Lady Fayth before that happens. You won't stop me."


The knight looks sympathetic. A pang of sadness, somehow different from Outh's crosses her face for a moment.
"Do not underestimate me, boy. I am Lord Vao's personal guard. I was nothing but a common orphan, and I met Vao when his parents were still alive, and we were only children. He insisted to his parents, that they take me in...I still do not know why. We have grown up together and so, his illness pains me greatly. If...if taking that woman to his grave will give my lord peace, I will not allow anyone to interfere with his happiness. He too, is forced to live a short life. I will allow nothing to destroy the small happiness he finds now."


Outh lifts his sword to a ready position.
"I bear you no ill will, knight. It seems fate leaves us no option but to fight. So allow me to give you my name. It is only right that you know the name of your killer. My name is Outh."


The knight lifts her own gold blade, which appears to be a common weapon of this kingdom. She suddenly lunges forward. With a small smile, she says,
"I'm Kayn."

The town crier's voice rings out, loud and clear above the sound of the tolling iron bells.

"All citizens! Lord Vao has passed on! Lady Fayth has gone with him. May their souls remain together in the sleep of eternity."


"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! FAAAAAAAAAAAAAYTH!! FAAAAAAAAYTH!!!"

The noises comming from Outh are barely recognizable as human as the lid of the coffin slams shut. Outh can still be heard screaming from inside, as the coffin begins to sink into the earth. When the coffin is several feet below the ground, Outh can no longer be heard. There is a chilling silence as the iron bells halt in their tolling.


Kayn drops to her knees on the spot where Outh's coffin was moments before. Her breathing is heavy, and she is shaking.

"My Lord Vao...it was worth giving my life with that technique...if it means that you will be content and undisrupted in the afterlife...may my soul find yours...and continue to guard you for all eternity.

Kayn slumps to the ground, dead. The scenery begins to fade to black, and the story ends.