ما جاني نوم قلت احط الشبتر الثاني:)
Chapter II: Regards...
“In the honor of our clan…”
The three of them started through the main gate and into the grand hall, which was designed in a rather “sturdy” than luxurious style. Two arrays of gargoyles decorated the ceiling and in between hung a spectacular chandelier. The walls were also decorated with fantastic murals that interpret the glorious history of the house of Zankuro. In the far end, there was a large staircase that was also designed in a classic yet amazing gothic style, giving access to sections of the bastion private to the royal family…
As the group reached the center of the hall, they encountered Rikimaru, a young ninja of the Azuma ninja clan…
Rikimaru:
Greetings, Mi lord!
Kuja:
Hi, Rikimaru! What’s up?
Rikimaru:
Azuma Sensei has sent me with a message to lord Xion and Tiamat… on behalf of the Azuma ninja clan, our master, Azuma Sensei, sends his congratulations on the triumphant return and wishes both of my lords a happy birthday.
Xion:
Thank you, Rikimaru. You and your clan have been of great help during the war.
Rikimaru:
You are most welcome mi lord, it is an honor.
Kuja:
Rikimaru, send Azuma sensei our regards.
Rikimaru:
I will, mi lord.
Kuja:
And, Rikimaru… Try to bag the formalities next time, okay? After all, we’re both at the same ninja rank, right?
Rikimaru:
I’ll try, mi lord… though I couldn’t find it in my heart to speak of casual accent in your presence.
Kuja:
Oh well, guess some things will never change.
Rikimaru:
I must depart, fare thee well.
In just a few seconds, Rikimaru was already out of their sight…
Tiamat:
Who was that ninja?
Kuja:
That was an old friend of mine, an excellent ninja. Azuma sensei chose the two of us to learn the way of the rising phoenix, a deadly art of ninjitsu.
Xion:
Well, shall we?
Kuja:
Let’s go…
Xion:
Umm… Is Elmdor here yet?
Kuja:
I’m afraid not, he had to stay at Luca for the peace ceremony that the orcs have held, after all, he is our representative…
Xion:
But those are Orcs! You don’t know them the way I do!
Kuja:
It’s all right, Xion! He’s not alone! His entire schwarzstrom elite squad is with him!
Xion:
I’m still concerned…
Kuja:
Hey… everyone’s tired of this war… I’m sure the Orcs feel the same too… trust me…
Xion:
I hope you’re right…
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end of chapter 2:)
