Preparations for Terraeon

Vincent was strolling through the market street of [Incendi], the underground city of Northern [Zolfo] when he heard a familiar voice. "Well look who it is." It felt strange not having Blitz around, but the underground is just too big for him to visit every day.

"Bold may be your words, but so too your strength in battle. I accept your challenge into the land of [Terraeon]. At this the crowd fell into hushed murmur.

Lightning quickly turned to the recognizable voice of a fellow Team Mate, Vincent. " So, Vincent, you want to journey with me to [Terraeon], right? It's not an easy task, but with our combined forces, we can pull it off. Lightning turned to the crowd and prepared an ending speech.

" Now, some of you know the fearsome Golem is a very worthy opponent, but we also depend on team work for this, rather than individual work. Lightning turned back and told Vincent to follow him. " The path to [Terraeon] is a fairly long one, we must pass the Forest and across the [Grass Desert]. Shall we take our leave now?

"A fairly long one, yes. But it also is not of safest nature. I believe it would be wise to wait for another." Vincent looked out and scanned the crowd.

"Of the people among us, who else is willing to embark on such a quest?" Vincent stood there patiently for someone else to stand up.

"Well sir, you have heard right, but only one Golem do we expect. You've got some spirit I can tell. Welcome aboard, that is assuming Lightning here has no problem with that."

"If he is fine with it, we leave tomorrow." Vincent turned to Lightning to see what he thinks of the traveler that now stood before them.

" Of course, you seem like a strong ally. I see you already know quite about the Golems, and how they rise from the earth every 50 years. They use the build-up of rocks as power. Luckily, [Terraeon] is all rock, so we have a tough foe to test our skills and team work on. Lightning turned to Vincent and replied. Yes, we will descend tomorrow at Dawn. Lightning turned around and told the crowd. " One day from now, Me, Vincent, and Zack will travel on a journey to [Terraeon] and fight the Golem at the [Great Chasm]. " Lightning waited for the team's response.

"Well then that settles it!" replied Vincent excitedly. "But first Zack, there is one more member of this team you must meet. Let us go to my home in Charr, we can even rest for the night there...save for my sister Freya, it's quite empty...I was told a disease took my parents..."

Once at the town the three, with Vincent at the lead walked towards the lake where on the edge lay Blitz, waiting patiently. "Well Zack, meet Blitz, my friend and trusted couatl."

[center]Zack

"Well Zack, meet Blitz, my friend and trusted couatl." Vincent told Zack as they approached the couatl. Zack looked in awe at the magnificent beast. Zack approached it further and sat down beside it and starting petting it.

"Ain't you a good boy? You're so cute!" and in no time, Zack started playing with the couatl. Zack rather liked him and had a knack that calling him a "beast" would hurt Vincent's feelings as he considers him as his comrade, his teammate.

Zack adored the strong faith those two had in each other and smiled at them. Zack then stood up and said "Well then, let us get inside then. May we, Vincent?"

"Glad to see you two are getting along" Vincent said as he watched the two play.
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"Yes, let us go inside. Freya won't be home yet, but we can relax inside and discuse our mission more." Vincent led the two to a house that appeared to be just a little classier than the rest, unlocked its door and beckoned them inside.

Lightning took a seat on one of the chairs near a table, as so did Zack and Vincent. He took a look around before he started talking. " Well, I know the mission might be a hard one, but with our combined efforts we can take down the Golem. Now, it won't be an easy task since Terraeon Golems are the strongest. Tomorrow we descend there, so let's first try to come up with some strategies to help us beat it. "

After thinking for a moment Vincent spoke up. "Though our main threat is the Golem, let us not forget that there are bound to be many creatures alongside it. Our first priority should be to take them out."

After a short silence he continued "I leave this job to either of you. The other should accompany me on Blitz to find any weaknesses and head for them. What say you Zack? Have you a plan?" Vincent waited for another plan to be thought of so they could figure out the best strategy.

" I propose we go as it is. The Golem is extremely strong, and we need training along the way. So it's best to take the route through the [Elven Forest] and then through the [Grassy Desert] and into the [Great Chasm]" Lightning waited for any thoughts.

" Then it's settled, we'll take the current route we chose. Also, where do we get the supplies? The general store is closed today.

Lightning tried to think of something, but couldn't. His house was small, and he could only currently afford food. He waited to see if Vincent or Zack had any suggestions.

"that's simple Lightning" Vincent opens a door to a supply closet that is fully stocked with herbs, potions, and anything else needed for travels.

Vincent turned to the door after hearing a knock or two. "Hey Sis, welcome home. Everyone, introduce yourselves.

Lightning looked at Vincent's Hot sister and watched as her blonde hair danced gracefully as she walked towards the group. " Hello bro, who are these people? "

" Hello, my name is Lightning. I am a Knight who recruited Vincent and my friend here, Zack, to travel to [Terraeon] and fight the Golem. That's right, we kick ass.

Vincent lightly kicks Lightning as if telling him not to hit on her. "That dinner? I'll cook it for you tonight." Vincent takes the food and prepares stew and steak for everyone.

"You could have warned me about having guests you know..." Freya said a bit hurt by not being informed. "I'm sorry, they kind of just showed up while I was out you could say."

"No problem at all Zack." Vincent set up the table while the food cooked.

"Make sure we have enough, but dont worry about too much, ok?" Vincent told Zack as he placed the food on the table. "The food is done, come get it."

Lightning took a plate of steak and started eating it. He looked over at Zack to check how he was doing on the inventory. He seemed to be taking count. " Vincent, I tried to calculate how long the trip would take, and it would only fair about 2-3 days? Depends if we can avoid the Scorpion Nomad tribe. They are a group of Giants Scorpions who travel frequently around the Grassy Desert. " said Lightning.

He looked over at Freya and then back at Vincent. He thought to himself, this is gonna be good.

"Slow down there Zack, you're gonna kill yourself!" Vincent laughed as he gave him some soup instead.

"Well Lightning, I'd say we should try to run into them. The more we have to train on the better I'd say. I'll be back in a few minutes. Gotta make sure Blitz has eaten. Vincent exits the house and walks to the lake.

Lightning looked as Zack started chomping on his food. " Vincent is right, slow down Zack. "

Lightning nodded in Vincent's Scorpion statement. He knew they were strong, but they could take them.