Thread: Golden Sun(Zero and I)

Cesare scratched the back of his head, as their little adventuring party, if they could be called as such, was coming together. Well, I'm sure the people of Vale won't turn us away. Though, I'm more worried about what your parents might say. He was on good terms with both Lucia and Alice's parents, and while Alice was the newest to the village of Knox, they got along pretty well. He normally would tease her about her height, as her reaction was always entertaining--before she put him in a headlock or strangle hold. Ah, not a problem for me. I'm not to wild about passing through Vale, but I could always go back to Tolbi. It would be nice to see what the city is like now, not to mention the tournaments and festivals. Alice seemed to be excited about the whole prospect of traveling together, while Cesare's reservations weighed heavily on his mind. After all, he didn't have much of a choice but to strike out on his own. Lucia has a point, as we should definitely learn as much about our powers as we can. Who knows what we'll run into once we're in a small group? The young man broached the subject of monsters that lurked in the mountains, as well as the rest of the world, to say nothing of bandits and thieves. Alice grinned, placing a hand on the young man's head and forcing him to bow his head. You're supposed to protect your maiden fair, right? She tousled his hair, looking to Lucia and winking. How else is she supposed to see the world if a guy like you can't even protect what he loves, hmm? Alice started laughing, releasing the young man who was completely flushed in the face. Partially from hearing his friend say such embarrassing things, and also from where his eyes were lining up on both of the young women. H-Hey! I know that! Who do you think I am? Huh! Cesare touched a hand to his heart as he shouted, attracting the attention of some of the other residents of Knox, some of whom shook their heads, others laughing along with them. The young man realized that he was digging himself into a hole, and changed his tack. Anyway, Lucia's the best out of all of us with a bow. So if anything, we'll be relying upon her for hunting and keeping things at a distance in case we need to fight. Alice was still laughing, attempting to stifle it while gripping her sides. Oh wow! I didn't know you were so gallant Cesare! Maybe you should find a lord to serve and become a knight! Alice continued to tease the young man as he walked ahead of the two young women, seeing that she wasn't going to let up on him. Once he was out of earshot, Alice leaned in close to Lucia, still giggling to herself. Sorry, but he just seemed so down that I couldn't help but to tease him a bit. I hope you'll forgive me... She snorted, covering her mouth, a mix of embarrassment and amusement playing in her eyes. Though Cesare had moved ahead of the women, he soon encountered a scene that many of the townsfolk were not happy to see. Fallen trees and what appeared to be larger boulders blocked their path to Vale. While this would normally be an easy problem to solve, the terrain was not accommodating, and going around would only be possible for the most able-bodied of people. Furthermore, there was shouting from either side of the road. We're trying to clear the road, but you may have to go around. We're a little short handed in our village as well with the eruption and all. A voice called from the other side of the rocks while the stones shifted ever so slightly. Going around isn't going to work, we have a number of injured her, not to mention wagons and carts that can't make that trip. A woman responded, waving her hand to calm down the other nearby villagers. Then leave your carts! Better than sticking around and waiting for the monsters to get you after sunset! Another voice from the other side called, strange points of light visible over the barrier of debris to those who had been struck by the stones. There they are! You see! I wasn't making it up! Someone from Knox called, their arm in a makeshift sling. Others had much the same reaction until the woman held up her hands. Everyone! Please calm down! We'll talk about this later. She returned her attention to the group on the other side. I can't ask my people to leave their goods behind. Not to mention, some of our wounded are unable to move at all in their current state. That voice? You're Johnathan's daughter, Senne was it? One of the men spoke from the other side, grunting as the points of light soared rapidly from the other side, the largest boulder barely budging. Oh, you must have known him when he was the mayor. Yes, that's me, and for now I'm leading the evacuation. She was a woman in her mid-thirties, deep raven hair, and several months into her first pregnancy. If you're having trouble, perhaps we can coordinate our efforts... She said as the group on the other side went silent. If any of you can see what we're doing, I want you to come forward and give this largest boulder a push. A few moments went by, as a thin ribbon of light looped around the boulder and drawing itself taut. Many of the villagers were confused, and others stricken with fear, recoiling away from the obstruction. Joanna, one of the newlyweds, had gone forward and pressed her hands against the boulder, arching her back and bracing her legs. Soon, Robert and Cesare had joined in, with no progress. It's not working. Robert growled, placing his shoulder against the large rock, his boots beginning to dig into the wet earth, sliding slowly backward. You have to focus! Imagine that you are pushing with your mind. Another voice spoke, with a few hushes from the Vale side of the rubble. Alice had stepped forward by this point, motioning for Lucia to come along. She loomed over the three present and placed her hands on the rough surface of the boulder. She was the first to manifest a ghostly hand that pushed against the boulder, forcing it it budge an inch. Little by little, the others managed the same feat, the boulder sliding at a crawl. Robert fell out of the line of people, exhausted from the effort, coughing and gasping for air. That's it! Keep going! The voice was clearer now, the deep, raspy voice of an older man. Cesare dropped to one knee next, followed by Joanna. Senne rested a hand on either of their shoulders and placed a single hand on the boulder, adding her strength as another hand constructed from glimmering light appeared.