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we open to the young man named Azu
-yawns- man did i sleep good -stretches and gets out of bed and gets dressed in his usual black shirt and pants- hmm whats this -picks up a small note on the dresser that reads-


code name Abyss aka Azu age 21
Job: Mercenary Captain
known by many as abyss the reaper has worked many missions succeeding and proving himself yet what others don't know is he has usually gotten lucky
favorite foods
jerky, pumpkin pie, and egg rolls
least favorite foods and things
coconut, bugs piss him off to the point where hes jumping up and down he once ate a been and some ants and has nightmares because of it

Note from Lucia reads: Dearest Azu woke up early went out to look for new jobs for us be back later left some food cooking on the stove please try and leave some for later ill be safe so no worries...


Lucia age 20
Job: Swords woman and Hunter
long time childhood friend of Azu she has always loved going out on hunts with him and cooking for him seeing as they live together they kinda depend on one another
likes~ mostly same as Azu except for the fact shes more open and tries to get him to be
dislikes~ bugs yet will squish em and call to Azu, small spaces tick her off

silly woman who does she think i am -he sighs slightly- ah well cant be helped -he sniffs the air- i wonder what she left me -he opens his door and walks out into the kitchen eating area of their small house and then gets tackled to the floor-

-Eva appears and tackles Azu- MORNING MASTER ABYSS WHY DID YOU SLEEP SO LONG -he gets buried and squished under her armor and she gets off acting as if she did nothing wrong-


Eva age 20
Job:Heavy Magic Sword Wielder
also an old friend of Azu's the 2 of them trained together growing up and have had fights at times but somehow always managed to get through them
likes~ more of the finer things loves pastries enjoys polishing her big sword and tends to be a bit hyper any time Azu is around and she also enjoys getting her way.
dislikes~arguments, losing, her armor rusting

OOOOOUUUUCCCHHHH that really hurt yanno... i was sleepy was up late last night
-she cuts him off-

ooooh doing what? dont tell me you were finally making miss Lucia your life partner because you know I WANT that position
-she glows menacingly-

dont be ridiculous you know me and her are like siblings... but then again
-she cuts him off again-

what if miss Lucia doesnt see it that way
-she giggles and smacks him on the back making him fly into the table and fall over-

-he gets ticked off and gets up angerly-
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU HERE FOR IF ONLY TO SMACK ME AROUND THE PLACE LIKE IM SOME KIND OF TOY OR SPARRING EQUIPMENT
-he throws a baked potato at her and she catches it in her mouth and has a saddened face-

-she finishes eating the potato and replies-
mmm im terribly sorry for my actions master -and she bows and hugs him- i acted improperly and assumed things.(thinking to herself though it was fun) anyhow i was sent here by the mayor he claims that one of the soldiers has sighted strange unknown soldier's and creatures on the bottom of the mountain near the edge of town he wants you and me to investigate with lady Yufa
-and she sits down next to him after preparing his plate of food and setting it at the table in front of him as he sits down as well-

-he sits down and eats while listening then replies-
-sighs- ah i see so its a job your here for i shouldn't have jumped to conclusions either forgive me your one of my finest and most trusted companions i should've known you wouldn't just be here to joke around but seriously sometimes you need to watch your strength think you almost cracked 4 or 5 of my bones hmm anyhow well move out for the cathedral once im done eating Yufa should be their praying as usual...
-they continue eating-

MEANWHILE
over at the cathedral Yufa is praying and Soran is their assisting in organizing the offerings to the church.

rei rei zue tei mmmm -opens her eyes and sits up- hows the sorting going father -she asks one the head priest-


Yufa age 18
Job Radiant Healer

priest: ah Mistress Yufa the sorting is doing fine little miss Soran is a great aid to the sorting and is speeding it up tremendously i dont think all us old geezers could do it without her shes a great blessing to us all

oh thank goodness thats great news im so glad my friend is such great help -she grins happily-

-Soran walks over after setting down a box-
of course im a great help ive been on many adventures with my sister and have learned much -she giggles-


Soran age 16 Eva's younger sister (looks like Shana)
looks up to her big sis and is always trying to be more and more like her yet she prefers to wield a katana over a heavy claymore together with her sister their known as the crimson dragon of death seeing as Soran can create flames to go along with her sisters demonic like armor

likes- helping out anyone in need, supporting others trying to fly she enjoys heights and sweet things like pocky and melon bread
dislikes- being cornered, thunder and lighting tend to frighten her

Priest: yes journeys do teach us much but you mustn't forget the hardships youve gone through to reach where you are now


(picture of the priest yes he is old but he is full of many secrets and is still somewhat strong for his age being 52)

-Yufa and Soran answer together-
We wont father
-and they both bow and pray as the priest lays his hands on a holy book on a pedestal in front of them-

this time we join the Vanguard back to Azu and Eva who seem to be walking to the cathedral

been awhile since weve had any work together hasnt it Eva

~she blushes slightly and replies~
um... well yeah but i suppose thats why im looking forward to it so much

hmm... ~he notices her blushing~ whats gotten into you? you seem different from before when you first saw me you were so i dunno pushy i guess

oh so im pushy am i? ~she looks down~ im sorry i guess i was just expecting you to be happier to see me

oh i see ~he grabs her shoulder and stops walking looking down~ listen Eva I am... I'm happy to see you ok... i really missed you... and i was thinking of you at times i mean it has been a year and we did train together how could i not miss you

~she turns around looks up as hes talking and then lunges toward him hugging him and sniffling~

I'm so glad to hear you say those things and here I thought you didnt care... I just wanted to hear you let me know you missed me I was hurting because when I was fighting alongside my sister to survive all I was thinking of was our reunion... I've missed you so much... I never stopped thinking about you

~he hugs her back blushing slightly while continuing to walk~
you... were really thinking of me... ~she replies with a nod~ i didnt know i meant so much to you... I'm glad we've reunited safely then

~he gets cut off~
I'm sorry are we interrupting something

~Azu and Eva turn around to see Yufa and Soran approaching them~

(Soran)hey big sis finally telling him your feelings

(Eva)what are you talking about
~Azu and Eva both blush and step apart~

we were just coming to meet you two for a job

is that all because if their was anything else going on as a priestess under god id have to

(Eva)youd have to what seperate us ~she sticks her tongue out as she finishes saying it~

(Azu thinks to himself shes so cute when she tries to cover her tracks)

~they continue arguing for what seems like 2 minutes but turns into 15 xD~

now now girls thats enough

~they all go silent and look at him then Yufa asks~

so whats the job? or do you wanna tell us which of us youve finally choosen?

im going to ignore that second comment... Eva came to me this morning with a job from the mayor he wants me Eva and Yufa to fight off some strange scruffy looking characters on the edge of town. they've been sighted trying to scale the mountain and we all know what that means...

(Soran)that their after the demonic power at the summit... whats my job i don't wanna be left out ~she pouts~

~they hear her then Azu looks at Eva and she nods~

hmm well considering your sister has told me how well you've been doing in training i have a special mission just for you

(Soran)Eva has praised me... ~she looks at her elder sister blushing slightly~
what did you tell him ~she whines~
mhm and thats why your on supply duty it might sound like an easy job but its not and its critical to our mission we need you to get us supplies as fast as you can... can we count on you Soran

(Soran)of course you can big brother ~she grins looking up at him~

alright then will move out tomorrow around noon... hmm oh um... i hate to ask but Soran Yufa have you heard from Lucia

~they both shake their heads in a no response and he looks down~

i hope shes alright... lets get some rest at that nearby inn

~they all nod in agreement~
~moments later Azu is sitting on the roof and Eva joins him~

(Eva)mmm im sure she is fine ~she grabs his hand and looks down~ um... if you wanna go look for her ill come with you

~he looks up at her~
thanks Eva

~shes blushes slightly~
(Eva)its no problem really i... i just wanna help... i dont like seeing you so down but... truly i just want to be by your side...

~he turns to face her~
mmm ive been meaning to ask you Eva...
~he grabs her hands and lays them in his lap~
you... love me dont you?

~she turns beat red~
(Eva)um wha what of... all...
~she sighs and after a short pause continues~
(Eva)i didnt want to admit it but i do deeply we all do... but i sometimes feel more

well i... im not sure what to say i never thought of you or the others that way but now thinking on it i suppose i do
~he blushes slightly and wraps an arm around her making her eyes widen and her blush more~

(Eva)you aren't tricking me for your own enjoyment are you because i truly mean it and if you don't i'm going to be hurt and ill never forgive you

oh silly Eva how could i make any of this up your my lotus i just i cant imagine not having you around

(Eva)yeah but you have Lucia and Yufa do you truly desire me ~she looks down sad-end at the realization she just made aloud~

i wont lie your all precious to me... even your younger sister... don't get your hopes so down though... stays strong for me Eva because i need you... just give me a little time to come up with the best decision for myself and what i truly want alright

~she turns a deep red after hearing his words~
(Eva)your so much more mature then i remember you being almost makes me wonder when you grew up... i'm just glad you haven't left me behind... ~she clings to his arm~ and ill wait as long as i have to just promise me... don't die on me i couldn't bare the loss... and if anything should happen to us to separate us lets meet up at this inn and... if anything should happen to me please look after my sister

that's more then one request but they're all ones i can keep to so ill accept them ~he grins and kisses her shoulder~
(Eva thinking to herself hes so determined in the things he does and he overwhelms me i know for sure i love him)

~she blushes and looks at him~
i'm glad anything you want me to keep to

~he thinks then replies~
you remember when we were in training that piece of cloth i never took off the piece you used to bandage my arm when we first met ~he pulls it out~ i want you to hold onto it and give it back to me when the mission is over and i want you to know it has always been special to me

~she looks astonished that he still has it but blushes at the request~
(Eva)you kept it all these years i didn't know ~she takes it~ it smells just like you and its sorta a silly thing to hang on to

yup i thought about it and i figured... out of all the things i could do that one would probably mean the most to you oh and well i know it may be silly but well that time we shared meant something
~he blushes slightly looking at her~

(Eva)im delighted to know you kept it i... wasnt expecting you to it sorta makes me feel special knowing you kept something from our past with you at all times

of course id keep it... it reminded me of you... ~he blushes~ anyhow its getting pretty late we should turn in we have a long day tomorrow

(Eva)oh oh right of course well then i suppose night Azu ~she blushes as they part ways as they walk to their rooms~

what will happen to Azu and his companions next? what will Lucia do to reunite with the group?... are Eva and Azu destined to be together or will he choose one of the other female companions he has?... what of Alphard the Priest and the lazy stuttering Teo? is the shop keeper crooked? find out next chapter of the Vanguard of Eltmont