This Chapter is the sequel to Chapter 4: Stealing the Holy Lyre, Retrieving the Holy Lyre
Chapter 1: Wind, Courage, and Wings (Amber's quest)
So Lumine, Boboiboy, Paimon are agreeing to steal the Holy Lyre. But they have to wait until night so they can steal it. Right now, they just finished commissions and they are talking to Adventure's Guild, Katheryne to earn Mora. Until someone came to meet him
"Hey, Lumine, Boboiboy! I've been looking for you everywhere!" Amber walked towards them and greet
"Hi, Amber!" Boboiboy greeted
"Hi there/Hi!" Lumine and Paimon greeted
"How's that wind gliders I gave you guys last time?" Amber asked
"Pretty good" Lumine answered
"It's great, Amber! I'm starting to like it" Boboiboy added
"Seems like it's really growing on you!" Amber said with a smile then said "But then again, you guys don't have a gliding license, do you?"
"A gliding license?" three of them said then Paimon asked "Hmm... What's that?"
"Isn't it obvious? You gotta have a gliding license to legally glide in Mondstadt" Amber told them
"Wait, they have that rule?" Boboiboy asked "Yep, it is"
"Oh... But we have been gliding for ages now. This is the first we've heard about it!" Paimon replied
"Yeah, you've been gliding all over the place... Everyone's noticed!" Amber told them
"Eh-he" Paimon chuckled
"Sooo... You came looking for us because you wanna give us a gliding license?" Lumine asked
"No way! The Knights of Favonius have strict rules. You need to pass an exam, and only then will the Knights issue your license. Today I'm here as an examiner, to oversee Lumine and Boboiboy's official gliding exam!" Amber told them "I gave you your wind glider, so this is my responsibility - at least, that's what Acting Grand Master Jean would say"
"An exam! What a pain in the butt. Then again, since Amber is the examiner..." Paimon whined
"It's fine. We can do this" Lumine said in determination
"We are ready!" Boboiboy said with Lumine
"I'm sure Lumine and Boboiboy will glide through it!" Amber said with a smile "I mean... The whole city saw how well you guys flew the day that Stormterror attacked, so I'm sure you'll have no problem!"
"But we do need to respect the rules and glide properly. Here. Take this gliding manual. No need to memorize it, just be familiar with everything in there" Amber handed Lumine the manual "For example: only one person per wind glider, no carrying anything over the set weight limit, no taking off using Anemo Slime, and so on and so forth. Anyway, be sure to read it, okay? I had to read a load of big, thick books too when Lisa was teaching me magic..."
"Wow, that's a big old book... Paimon thinks we best get started!" Paimon said
"Great. Come find me when you've done. I'll be at Windrise" Amber told them and left
"*sigh* The Knights of Favonius gliding manual does NOT sound like a fun read..." Paimon told them
"Actually, reading the manual is not that bad. When you read the manual, you will understand what we should do, though" Boboiboy told her
"Seriously? You agree with this? You know how it feels when you read the book. They have a lot of words" Paimon whined in angry
"Respect the books!" Solar said with confidence while fixing his glasses inside Boboiboy's mind
"Hehehe. Awesome(Terbaik)" Boboiboy gave her a thumb-up
"Well, guess we'd better get started," Lumine said and opened the book then start reading
"When the first wisp of wind brushed across the land. Birds that yearned for the sky had wings. But no way to fly. They asked the Anemo God: "How can we reach the heavens?" To which the Anemo God replied: "You have yet to find which is most important". As the God spoke, the wind thrust the seeds of a dandelion. High into the sky. The birds thrust out their wings. But the breeze was all too mild. Leaving them to stumble across the earth. So they went to the gorge. Where the wind showed off its wild and incomparable strength. They threw themselves off the cliff. And flapped their wings amongst the howling winds. Until they were able to fly freely in the sky. To the Anemo God they went, to gleefully say: "We understand now! All we needed was a stronger wind to fly". In reply the Anemo God said: "What you lacked was not wind, but courage. It is courage that has allowed you to become the first flying birds of this world."
After they finished reading, they got confused about the manual
"Hmm... That's a cool story... But is the Knights' gliding manual really written in that style?" Paimon asked confusion
"It reads like a fairytale..." Lumine said with blank-look
"I'm don't think this is manual. It's kinda the storybook to me" Boboiboy said and examined the "manual"
"Huh. Anyways, let's go find Amber" Paimon told them as they nodded then left to the Windrise where Amber is
-Timeskip to the Windrise-
"Great, you're here! Did you have a good read-through of the gliding manual? Got all the rules down?" Amber asked
"I mean, I read but..." Lumine tried to tell her
"Sounds like it was a real drag. I would know, I've been there... The gliding manual is super dry... I couldn't get into it at all. Don't tell Jean though..." Amber told them
"Really? Hmm... Paimon thought there were some pretty cool stories in the gliding manual" Paimon replied back
"Cool stories? Oh, you must mean the example cases in the Appendix. Some of them I like. My favorite one is about the illegal Anemo Slime take-off. Apparently, if you pop an Anemo Slime and take off in the burst of wind, it shoots you really, really high... I really wanna try it!" Amber said excitedly
"Eh? That is not what we mean Amber. The manual you gave us. It doesn't look like a manual to us" Boboiboy said and held the "manual" out to Amber
"Ah... What...? Lemme take a look... Shoot, this is the storybook I used to read as a kid! Oops, sorry! I put both books in the same pile and must have grabbed the wrong one when I was leaving" Amber told them
"How in the heck do you confuse a bedtime story with an instruction manual?" Paimon and Solar (inside Boboiboy's mind) said in unison
"Ahh... This is so embarrassing..." Amber said embarrassed with her hands behind "It's because... Maybe deep down inside, that fairytale is the thing that truly taught me how to glide... "What you lacked was not the wind. It's courage that's allowed you to become the first flying birds of this world." Reading that gave me the courage to glide, to become an Outrider, and to become the Gliding Champion of Mondstadt."
" ...But anyway, let's get back to the exam! Don't be nervous, just glide like you're used to." Amber told them "Okay then. You just need to follow the marked route to the finish."
"Ok. I'm ready" Lumine said with her wind out
"Let's do this!" Boboiboy said with his wind out
So the exam has started, Boboiboy and Lumine only have one minute to get through the rings. First is Lumine, then Boboiboy. They continued following the rings and then they passed as Amber, who is waiting for them then she congratulates them
"You two nailed it! But it's no surprise, given the way you handle your glider in a storm. The next part of the exam is in Mondstadt. See you there, don't keep me waiting!" Amber told and left
"Alrighty then - you two heard her. Back to the city! Let's not keep her waiting!" Paimon told them
"C'mon! Let's go!" Boboiboy said as they head back to Mondstadt
-Timeskip to Mondstadt Cathedral-
Now, they are outside the door of Cathedral
" Hey — here, over here! I'm all set up. Let's carry on carry on with the exam. Same deal as before, glide through the markers and get to the finish without stopping in the middle." Amber told them
"We're ready!" Lumine and Boboiboy took out Wind Glider and was ready to glide
Just like before, they only have one minute to pass then they passed it
"Hahaha... Seems like you've got the hang of wind gliding now! Let's do the final stage" Amber told them
"Easy! You've flown this way before anyway..." Paimon said confident
"Once you've passed this final stage, you'll finally be able to get your very own gliding license. Just keep thinking about that license. Ready..." Amber counted down
"...Go!" Everyone said together
Well, they have one minute to pass. They almost reach the door of the Adventurers' Guild until they heard the voice
"Windborne travelers! You are required to land at once by order of the Knights of Favonius!"
So they landed down on the ground to meet the knight
"I am Otto of the Knights of Favonius." Otto introduced himself
"Wh - What's going on?" Paimon asked
"Please show me your gliding license" Otto asked them for their license
"Um excuse me, sir. We are in the middle of passing the gliding exam here, sir" Boboiboy said in defense
"Passing your gliding exam with Amber? Do you have proof that you are taking the gliding exam with Amber?" Otto said in suspicion
"Sir, Amber is on her way here. You should ask her" Lumine said with arm-crossed
"Wait... I'm an instructor. This is a gliding exam." Amber said in defense
"Oh... I see. Well, you picked a bad time to hold your gliding exam." Otto told her "Really, Why?"
"The Knights of Favonius received a report from a Sister at the Cathedral claiming that she saw Raptor gliding around these parts. I thought your students here must have been his partners in crime."
"Raptor? Who's that?" Paimon asked in curious
"A known criminal in Mondstadt. He always uses a wind glider to commit his crimes, so people started calling him Raptor" Otto answered
"Wow. He flies fast, then?" Amber asked in an angry tone
"So far we haven't managed to catch him... Our plan this time was to draw him into the Cathedral with a precious artifact, and ambush him inside. ...But he escaped with the artifact. Fortunately, one of the Sisters put some secret markings on the artifact using elemental magic! ...But he was too fast, and we couldn't even keep up with the trail the markings left behind."
"Well, if you need help chasing down a gliding criminal, I'm one for the job! So tell me, which way did he go?" Amber asked
"As far as I know, he was last seen near Springvale, but that was some time ago." Otto answered
"Leave it to me! With me and this party chasing him down together, he doesn't stand a chance." Amber said in a determination
"Sure" Lumine said
"We're ready to help you, Amber" Boboiboy added
"Thanks, guys. Once we've got this Raptor guy, we'll pick up where we left off. But no need to worry... I'll be sure to have a word with Jean"
So now they are on their next mission is catching the criminal named Raptor. They are on their way to Springvale
-Timeskip to Springvale-
Now they are on Springvale
"This is Springvale. There must be some clues about Raptor 'round here. The Sister from the Cathedral put some secret Anemo markings on the artifact he took." Amber told them
"Use your Elemental Sight and keep your eyes peeled for clues" Paimon told Lumine as she nods and closes her eyes to use her Elemental Sight then she sees some marks so she and others decide to follow it
However, only one of them had Anemo markings.
"Hmm... a strip of cloth with Anemo markings on. Looking at the design and the way it's woven, there's a good chance it came from a wind glider" Amber said while examining
"Wow, Outriders have to be textile experts now!? It's a harder job than Paimon thought. If this really belongs to Raptor, it must mean his wind glider is broken." Paimon said
So they continue to find the Anemo markings until they found another clue
"Hmm... How do we know if this was left by Raptor or an Anemo Slime?" Paimon asked
"Anemo Slimes are airborne creatures. They don't leave marks on the ground, unless someone stomped on one to take-off." Amber answered, making Paimon surprised "...People actually do that!?"
"Either way, let's make a mental note of these markings. They're very clear. It appears that the elemental markings point this way." Amber pointed at the direction where the elemental markings
"Huh. Well... D'you think he ran off ahead?" Paimon held her chin to think
"There's only one way to find out!" Amber said and turned to Lumine "C'mon Lumine, we should keep following the markings"
Before they continue following the mark, Paimon just said "Ooh, what's that? Looks like something's going on up ahead..."
"It sounds like there's a battle going on - could that be Raptor?" Amber said then told them "Quick, let's keep going!"
Amber drew out her bow while Lumine drew out her sword then they ran to where the sounds were coming from and saw hilichurls surrounding a helpless man. Lumine and Amber charged in and took care of the hilichurls.
"Thank goodness, the Knights of Favonius have arrived! The hilichurls won't dare pursue me any longer..." The guy named Farrah, who's just sighed in relief
"What happened?" Amber asked
"I can't believe it but... the hilichurls attacked our carts. Luckily I outran them" Farrah told her
"Hilichurls? But I thought the Knights of Favonius had cleared out most of the hilichurl camps around these parts." Amber confused
"It's a small camp not too far from the village. The route I take on my delivery runs ensures I steer clear of it. But today... some crazy fellow suddenly fell out of the sky and landed right in the camp!" Farrah told them
"Hmm... Now who does that remind me of..." Paimon said
"It really riled them up. They chased the funny-looking fellow as he fled, which brought them out into the open. I managed to get away, but they smashed my fruit carts to smithereens. I don't know what I'm gonna do when the merchant caravan gets here tomorrow—" Farrah got interrupted
"...Funny-looking? In what way?" Amber asked
"He was holding onto something. Must've been heavy, because he couldn't glide in a straight line to save his life... Maybe that's why he fell. Honestly, people like that shouldn't be allowed in the skies. It doesn't take a genius to know you're not supposed to carry heavy objects while gliding! I'm gonna report that idiot and make sure he gets his license revoked!" Farrah said in an angry tone
"Heavy object... The artifact? This could well be our guy. Tell me, did you see which way he went?" Amber asked
"I managed to catch a glimpse as I ran from the hilichurls. I think he went... that way." Farrah pointed at the direction
"Seems like a strong lead. Guys, on with the chase!" Amber told them
"Right!" Everyone said in unison
"Oh, and don't worry — as soon as I get back I'll tell the Knights to mop up the rest of the hilichurls as soon as possible."
So they continue going in the direction, where Raptor went then they defeated a bunch of thugs who were working with Raptor.
"Apart from the hilichurls, there's a bunch of funny-looking people too!" Paimon said
"Judging from the type of wind gliders they've got, I'd say this lot is with Raptor." Amber told them
"But if that's the case, what are they hanging around here for?"
"I wonder... Well, this measly bunch can't slow us down, that's for sure. But we also haven't found the artifact — which means, Raptor still has it on him. ...Forget these guys. C'mon everyone, let's keep following the elemental markings."
They keep following the elemental markings until they found there no more elemental markings
"Huh, look where we are..." Paimon shrugged
"There are no more elemental markings ahead." Lumine said
"The elemental power on the artifact must have worn off. Raptor must have realized the markings would give away his position, and sent his minions to slow us down. That way, when the effect wears off, he can make his escape. He won't get away with this! After him!" Amber told them and they nodded so they enter Raptor's hideout
"There's only one way over there. Raptor must be up ahead. However, it look like the only way we can catch up is if we glide." Amber pointed at the direction
"But there's a ton of enemies below... They'll definitely attack us after we take off." Paimon told her
"If we're gonna do this, we'll have to glide and defeat them in one fell swoop... You guys still have one stage to go in your exams, right?" Amber asked Boboiboy and Lumine
"Yeah, but what's that got to do with anything?" Paimon asked
"How about we make this the third stage of your gliding exam, guys?" Amber asked
"Are you sure that's how the exam is supposed to go!?" Paimon whined
"It's a custom version of the exam for Boboiboy and Lumine, designed by yours truly! Besides, the normal version of the exam wouldn't be fit for the heroes of Mondstadt themselves! So, what do you say, you two?" Amber asked as they thought for a second
"Alright, we will do it" Lumine answered as she took out her Wind Glider
"We're ready" Boboiboy took out his Wind Glider
"Woohoo! Good answer. Everyone, prepare for take off! Raptor awaits you once you defeat all these enemies, then that gliding license is yours!"
So the gang starts gliding while dropping the bomb on many hilichurls with bows. Until something unexpected happens, they try to fly high up to get on the next level. But one of hilichurl just shot the arrow and hit Amber's Wind Glider. Now the left-wing got hole
"WWWAAAAHHHHHH!" Amber fell down the void
"AMBER!" Everyone yelled in shock. Boboiboy deactivates his Wind Glider and follow Amber. Boboiboy starts using his elements
"Elemental Power! Boboiboy Cyclone!" Boboiboy changed to Cyclone along with his hoverboard
Amber closed her eyes and a few seconds later. Nothing happen, she felt some hands on her, she opens her eyes and sees Boboiboy carrying her in bridal style. She looks down and sees Boboiboy riding some sort of floating board
"You ok, Amber?" Cyclone asked
"Uh. I'm ok. Thank you, Boboiboy" Amber answered with her blush on her face
Cyclone sighed in relief and flew up. Once they reached the next floor, Cyclone landed down and put her down. The others ran to them
"Are you alright?!" Lumine checked Amber
"I'm ok. Thanks for your concern" Amber said
"Thank Archon. I thought you were gone" Paimon sighed in relief
"C'mon. We still have a criminal to catch here." Lumine told them
"My Wind Glider. The wings have holes now. I can't glide" Amber showed them her broken Wind Glider. Now, everyone is trying to think but Cyclone got an idea
"Hey, I got an idea! Amber, can you handle the height?" Cyclone asked
"Yes. I can handle the height. Why?" Amber confused "Great! Hop on my hoverboard! We will continue our mission!"
"Hoverboard? Is that what you call it?" Amber looked at his hoverboard "Yeah! C'mon, hop on!"
Amber looked at him then his hoverboard so she has no choice and hop on his hoverboard
"Are you sure it is safe, Boboiboy?" Amber said while hugging his waist
"Of course! It will be safe!" Cyclone said with a smile "Get ready, Amber! Because we're ready to fly!"
Then Cyclone fly up high and uses his wind to lift Lumine up. Now they continue gliding while dropping the bomb. Amber on the other hand, she starts liking his hoverboard and smile happily. Once, they finish hilichurls, the door opens
"Nice! You breezed through it. You guys are naturals. I knew you all would be fine. All that's left now is to grab ourselves a Raptor — let's go!"
As they went through the door, they continued on through the dungeon defeating more enemies and solving some puzzles and opening doors and gliding
After that they reached the bridge, but the path is gone so they can reached there
"It looks like there's no way across... Ugh, he must be around here somewhere." Amber looked around
"Amber, over there!" Paimon pointed in the direction. It was Raptor
"If you insist on chasing me, so be it... Huh? Who brought the little girl?" Raptor said
"You must be Raptor! You can't escape!" Amber told him
"Haha, I don't need to escape! There's no way you can make it over here" Raptor mocked them
"Oh... It is pretty high... and quite far..." Amber held her chin to think
"Oh, little girl, why don't you run along home now and let your leader deal with this? Don't worry, I promise that once the Grand Master gets here, I'll surrender immediately! Haha!" Raptor insulted Amber, which made her angry
"Hey, watch it! You're talking to a Knight of Favonius Outrider! You'll be sorry when I arrest you!" Amber yelled in angry
"Deep breaths, Amber! Don't let his insults get to you!" Boboiboy and Lumine calmed Amber down "... You're right. Ugh... He's right there in front of us... If only we could glide across... But my Wind Glider is broken"
"So how did HE get across?" Paimon asked in curiousity
"Some sort of mechanism?"
"Or some kind of elemental magic?"
"I don't see a mechanism, and I have good eyesight" Amber told them
"Lumine, can you see anything with your Elemental Sight...? No? Oh, okay... Never mind..."
"Bye-bye, kiddos..."
"Oh no! He's getting away!"
Boboiboy holds his chin to think then he got idea
"I got an idea! Amber, here take my Wind Glider" Boboiboy gave his Wind Glider to Amber
"Eh? What are you thinking, Boboiboy?" Amber confused
"I will use my wind element to help you guys across over like I just did back there!" Boboiboy told them
"Great idea!" Lumine took her Wind Glider out
"Good thinking, Boboiboy!" Amber put Boboiboy's Wind Glider on her shoulder
"Whatever you try. You won't make it" Raptor mocked them
"Won't make it. Heh. We can make it" Boboiboy smirked and started using his elements "Huh?"
"Elemental Power! Boboiboy Cyclone!" Boboiboy changed to Cyclone along with his hoverboard
Cyclone gathers the wind around his friends and lifts them up and was ready to fly over
"What?!" Raptor was shocked and ran away
Cyclone and others landed down and followed Raptor
"Get back here! Now, sit still and await your arrest - like a good little boy!" Amber said
"Never! Boys, get them!" Raptor commands his buddies to attack them
Lumine and Amber got their weapons out. Boboiboy changes to Lightning and they are ready fight. At the few minutes, the treasure hoarders along with Raptor are unconscious and tied up
"Alright! I got him! Thank you, Boboiboy! Your idea was great! But I just noticed the wind current back there from in the air - and it's the only one. It would be suicide to try and escape in the direction Raptor was going. In other words, the only way Raptor could have gotten out would be this way — past us." Amber explained, Boboiboy looked down in depressed
"Aha! So he was just trying to fool us by acting smug, in hope that we would just give up and leave. Little did he know, we're not so easily fooled." Paimon said
"It was all thanks to Lumine's sharp thinking! Just like a wise man once said, "Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth." At the end of the day, gliding is seven parts technique, three parts instinct — and 90 parts courage."
"What you did now looked more like 99 parts courage..."
"Ah, it was just like in my first gliding exam... I was super nervous, but in the end, there was nothing to be afraid of and I passed no problem. I kinda missed that nervous rush in the exams I've done since then... It just wasn't the same."
"...Erm, sorry — Paimon thought you said you passed no problem? What do you mean, exams since then?"
"Ah... Well you see, the thing is, Mondstadt is all "no glide zone" this, "no landing zone" that... *sigh* Every time I get my license revoked. I must have taken the exam about 15 times altogether... But I always pass the first time. I guess my little gliding manuel ain't so bad after all!"
"Let's go get a copy of the real gliding manual from Acting Grand Master Jean some time."
"Sound good" Lumine said
"I agree" Boboiboy agreed with Lumine
"I'll head off first because I need to escort Raptor back to the city. Once you're back in the city don't forget to come find me at the Cathedral. I'll issue your gliding license there." Amber said
"She just can't sit still, can she? Guess that's why she's the Outrider. When this is all done and dusted, let's head to the Cathedral in Mondstadt."
"We still have to carry these criminals to Knights of Favonius" Boboiboy and others looked at unconscious bodies
-Timeskip brought you by Cyclone uses his wind to carry all the treasure hoarders-
After getting Raptor and his Treasure Hoarders turned in, they met with Amber outside the Cathedral.
"Congratulations, here is your gliding license! You're officially legal now, yay!" Amber gave them their license
"YAY!" Everyone cheered
"I'm not surprised though, you are natural after all" Amber complimented
"Yeah, it was easy" Lumine said
"Oh — and I'll sign you all up for the next Wind Gliding Championship! I glide so fast that no-one can keep up — it's just me up there, on my own, gliding around... It's kinda boring." Amber told them
"It sounds fun" Bobobioy said
"Cool. I'm definitely gonna win" Lumine said in confidence
"Ooh... Fighting talk! Heh. It seems you have no idea how terrifying the championship really is... Well, until I kick your butt in the championship, I wish you all a happy, liberating, and above all law-abiding gliding experience. Make sure you obey the rules. Whatever you do, don't get your license revoked..."
"Oh brother... If you ask me, that's a bit rich coming from Amber..."
"Oh, Boboiboy! Thanks for your Wind Glider!" Amber smiled and gave his Wind Glider back
"Thanks, Amber!" Boboiboy gave her a warm smile, which makes her blush
"Um. Boboiboy" Amber felt nervous "What is it, Amber?"
"Can I ride your hoverboard with you?... I started liking it" Amber felt shy around him
"Oh! Sure! Elemental Power! Boboiboy Cyclone!" Boboiboy changed to Cyclone along with his hoverboard
Now, they are on the roof of Cathedral
"Ready?!" Cyclone asked her
"I'm ready. Cyclone!" Amber said in confidence while holding his waist
"Here we go!" Cyclone started flying across the Mondstadt. Amber started enjoying the view with Cyclone.
'The view looks so beautiful. I'm really enjoying it.' Amber thought then she looked at Cyclone and blushed 'Wait, I'm feeling nervous around him. My face is red. Am I liking Cyclone?'
'No, Amber. Don't think that. After Boboiboy splitting himself into seven, all his elements are connected to him. But when I'm with Cyclone, I suddenly feel happy... I should ask Boboiboy someday. Also, thank you Cyclone. I'm really enjoying it' Amber thought and smiled while hugging him closer
New ship: Amber x Cyclone (Wind Glider)
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