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Name: Speech
"Thinking"
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[Flashback]
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Strike Three
A Grimm Experience
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/ It has been a single full moon cycle. Surprisingly this moon works the same as a regular moon. Except it's broken pieces pull themselves back together again. Then It breaks apart once again. I don't wonder how. Only what it does. The time draws near to meet the Knight and the Samurai, my comrades, once again.
Why is this Moon here, and what does it bring?/
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/ The War Room /
*Bang*
Raider: What do you mean "It is not happening to me"?! You speak Nonsense?!
Kensei: What I mean, is that it is not happening to my villages.
Raider: What?! Many of my Villages across my part of the Land have been destroyed, it also happened to the Knights Land as well. How can your Villages be safe!? I swear If you are Wanting another War Then So-
Warden: Enough!
Raider: *silence*
Kensei: *silence*
Warden: Fighting is getting us nowhere. Fighting Has gotten in is no where within the Last Millennia. Look, Kensei, have you attacked our villages.
Kensei: No, I swear upon my master's life That I did not destroy your villages.
Warden: Good, That's all I needed to hear.
Raider: Knight! You can't just let him go like this, It has to be Hi-
Warden: Raider, I know it may seem like he is at fault, but remember, he fought with us, he partied with us, all for and against Apollyon. So what reason does he have to attack villages, and not raid them?
Raider: But, Bu- *grumbles* Fine! Let's say he isn't the one who attacked our villages. Then who?
Kensei: I have sent a scouting team that consisted of a Shinobi, a Gladiator, A Shaman, and A Peacekeeper when I got word of your Villages being attacked.
/ During the Month of the attacks, the Vanguard traded messages, and a decision was made to help combat these attacks. Many of the Factions forces were reached across Harmony, Samurai and Knights, working for the Vikings. Viking and Samurai, working for the Knights. As well as Knights and Vikings working for the Samurai. It was safe to say that the attacks did not happen again, or have they? /
Warden: What were you able to find?
Kensei: *silence*
Warden: Kensei?
Kensei: The Scouts...have fallen.
Raider: What? How?
Kensei: The only remaining member of the group was The Peacekeeper.
When we found her she was gravely injured.
Before she died of extensive wounds, she declared her team dead and that they were killed by a beast. She was not able to describe it.
Warden: *silence*
Raider: A beast? How can that be?! My men could kill a bear blindfolded, and your forces are nothing to laugh at either.
Kensei: Trust me, I would say if I knew.
Warden: This situation is worse than I thought.
Raider: What?
Warden: I want each of our soldiers to retreat to the nearest town available and I want them to defend that town, With, Their, Life.
Raider: Retreat? Retreat?! What nonsense do you speak?! Why run from some Stupid Beasts when we could be fighting them?!
Warden: Look Raider, if these Beast are what I think they are then they should not be trifled with.
Kensei: Warden, These Beasts, do you think they are the Beasts of Darkness?
Warden: I do not want to assume, but it is better safe than sorry.
Raider: Hey!
Warden, Kensei: *Turn towards Raider*
Raider: What nonsense are you speaking? What man am I listening to, who am I speaking with.
You! Warden, The Man, who united the nations. The Man who decided to bring the fight to her, Apollyon, The supposed God of War.
What happened?
Warden: I...Look, it's complicated, the Grimm are not something to be messed with, many of the people from my homeland were killed because of the Grimm, and they had Aura, a semblance.
If we were to battle an Ursa Major at least one of us will die.
Right now we can't spare men. After the Battle our forces dropped.
Things do not help with the possibility of Apollyon's forces coming back.
Raider: I don't believe this, a fearless man, who fought many. Who killed many. Scared of simple Beasts.
I'm leaving. Come back to me when the Real Warden comes back.
Warden: Raider! Listen to me!
*Creak~*
*Bang!*
/ The Raider did not heed the Wardens Call. the Viking Vanguard, left the War room /
Warden: Raider...
Kensei: Warden...I think it is time to, what do you Knights say, "Call it a day"?
Warden: Yes, I think We should. Tell the Raider we will speak again tomorrow.
Why must this be so hard?
I don't think we talked about the important things either.
Kensei: My master when alive, was no better at dealing with situations like this. Don't worry, first time a leader is always the hardest.
Go, get some rest.
*Creak~*
*Bang*
/ The Kensei, The Samurai Vanguard, Left The War Room. /
Warden: Yeah, first time a leader...a real Leader.
*Creak~*
*Bang*
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*Clank, Clank, Clank*
???: Look! it's him! The Knight Vanguard Leader.
???: The Knight Vanguard...
???: So he is here today it would seem.
???: Hmph, Warrior of Peace. Absurd!
???: A man wanting peace? Ridiculous! There will be no peace.
???: Yeah you're right, soon enough they will be at each other's neck soon enough.
*Clank, Clank, Clank*
???: Does he really seek peace? Or complete rule over us?
???: A general, a warrior, a leader, a lier.
???: Praise King Warden, Ha! Yeah right.
*Clank, Clank, Clank*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
???: *Whispering*
*Clank, Clank, Clank*
Warden: ...
Warden: "Silence?"
/ As the Knight Vanguard looked into is surroundings he realized, he walked quite deep into the woods that neighbors the Town of Unity. /
Warden: " Hm, good. "
/ As the Warden walked he traveled with a destination unknown to even himself, but that did not stop him from Walking. /
Warden: "War, it's always War, why must it always be War. I made sure to help unite the three divided Factions. I should be seen as a man of peace, A hero. Not some tyrant looking to take over Harmony, *sigh* well, nobody said it was easy."
* Clank, Clank, Clank!*
/ As the Warden overlooks the Town of Unity on a ledge, he thinks to himself. /
Warden: "Can I really lead my people? My home? I have lead people before, but that was before they left.
You know, I wonder if they're still alive? God knows how many have actually lived at around my age.
Can't cry over spilled milk I guess."
Warden: "Beautiful"
/ As night falls the Warden overlooks the Town of Unity, this town was the first to be built in the name of peace and harmony, with the strength of the three faction they were able to build this place within half a month of non stop working day and night. With Champions guarding the place and as well as many living around in Tents and the such. Unity has become a home to all people, Viking, Samurai, and Knights. With scuffles happening here and there between the three it does not bring Joy for a town built on peace. /
Warden: Why must I be a Vanguard General. No, I shouldn't think like that anymore. I'm a General now and that's that.
*Grrrr*
Warden: ??!
*Awoo!!!*
*Sword Slashing*
*Yip!*
/ The Warden, with his sword already Swung, and a failed attempt on his life by a wolf, A Dark wolf, laying dead on the ground.
The Warden hears Chuckling. /
???: So it is true on what they say. You really are a Warrior befitting the title Vanguard Leader.
Warden: Who are you?
Watts: Who am I?
Well, You shall call me
Arthur Watts Good Sir.
Warden: Ok, now tell me what are you doing here?
Watts: Well, lets just say My Queen has an offer for you, and your Vanguard.
Warden: And that would be?
Watts: It's very simple, all you have to do is Join my Queen and anything you ask for, will be offered to you.
Warden: ...What's the Catch?
Watts: The only catch is you have to follow The Queen's every order,
no, matter what.
Warden: ...Hmph, I decli-
Watts: I'm afraid I have to stop you right there.
Warden: Wha-?
Watts: You see, our "Queen" really and I mean Really, doesn't take no for an answer.
So I'll tell you this, if you refuse, then your entire village will be destroyed, just like the rest.
Warden: The Rest? You mean...
You, It was you who destroyed our villages!?
Watts: Well, It wasn't me per say but...
/ Two Large Werewolf Like monsters with bone like masks and red eyes walked right by the man know as Watts. /
Watts: I guess, Associates work.
Warden: Grimm?!
Watts: Ah! So you know what these are huh? Not many know what these...things are exactly, especially around these parts.
So excuse me if it's a surprise that you know it's name.
Warden: ...Yes, I've heard of them, I've seen them in action before.
Watts: Hmm, interesting, then I guess you already know how much damage they can do then, especially to a town with little to no protection.
Am I right?
Warden: ...What. Do you want?
Watts: Well, I would say but, it would be a redundant, join us and follow our Queen, or you, and your town perish.
Warden: ...Damn...
Watts: So...What do you say?
/ Watts starts to raise his hand for a handshake. /
Warden: I-I...Acce
*Swoosh*
Watts: Argh!!
Warden: What the?!
/ As The Warden was about to accept Watts deal, an Arrow flew by. There to his right while facing behind the Ledge, he sees a Bowman minion, of the Samurai Faction. /
???: What do you think you are doing?!
Warden: What?!
/ Right next to the bowman was the very own Samurai Vanguard Leader, The Kensei. /
Kensei: Don't fall for his tricks! A man working with monsters should never be trusted!
Watts: Son of a...Do It, burn the Village.
/ With a final word, Watts walked backwards into the night. While the two Wolves jumped towards The Warden.
With a roll the Warden was able to get behind the Wolves as they jumped over him. /
Warden: "Beowolves, I believe that is what they are called. Not much bone, must be very young. What Now?
/ As the Warden thinks of a plan he sees to his left while facing the Edge and the two beowolves, he sees the Kensei fighting off an Ursa while some minions fight off Beowolves. Sadly many of the Beasts of Darkness ran farther towards the Village, Unity. /
Warden: Damn, I have to make this quick.
/ After a quick study of his surroundings, one of the Beowolves ran to attack with a slash. The Warden, used to attacks like this was able to parry the Beowolf's paw and struck it with an overhead strike from its shoulder to its hip decapitating it.
The second Beowolf was now missing. While sensing an attack he can't quite see, he rolls to his left, making the pouncing wolf miss.
With the Beast angry it roars at the Warden and his promptly silenced with a strike to its face. Splitting its head into two. This small scuffle has been won. /
Kensei: Warden! Are you alright?
Warden: Yeah, I've had worse.
/ The Kensei promptly jogged next to his comrade as he overlooked his village. /
Warden: Oh no...
/ As The Warden watches his village and sees fire, he hears screams, he can see some struggling to fight the Grimm. /
Warden: No, no no no, boarbatusk, Ursa, Beowolves, I don't believe this, No...
/ As the Warden falls on his knees defeated, his partner decided to speak to his. /
Kensei: Warden! Come and get off your knees, Stand up and fight!
Warden: ...It's too late, wherever the Grimm go, destruction always follow.
Kensei: The Same went for Apollyon, yet she could kill a hundred of these in her sleep.
Warden: Kensei...
Kensei: Now I'm not going to take this. You can stay here and hide all you want. I'm going out there and I'm going to show that I fight for Unity!
I hope you can say the same.
/ With The Kensei's words declared. He runs off, to join the battle to keep Unity the only way he can. /
/ The Warden, hesitant to get up, speaks. /
Warden: I...Took, No. Made an Oath, to fight for Peace.
/ The Warden, with his weapon on the ground, stands up, he grabs his sword and raises it to the sky. /
Warden: For Unity!
/ He then runs and Jumps off of the ledge, to join the fight.
For peace, and for Unity. /