Citadel

(Walter)

"..." (Ravenger)

"Uh, you did hear me, right?" (Walter)

"..." (Ravenger)

Oh no. I sense a large amount of trouble.

"That Citadel. Lead me to it." (Ravenger)

"W-What!? Are you insane? That place is filled with ridiculously strong spirits!" (Walter)

This guy, he has to be joking, right?

"Even better. Let's go." (Ravenger)

"..." (Walter)

I guess I'll go with the flow...

Acting as a guide, I led Ravenger out of the Outer Plains. Along the way, we conversed a bit, about how we came here and such.

"...So let me get this straight. You are suppose to die but you didn't and now you are a spirit?" (Walter)

"...That's the story." (Ravenger)

Soon, we left the Outer Plains.

"Alright, now we just need to cross the River." (Walter)

"...This place has such a bad naming sense." (Ravenger)

"...Anyways, there's the bridge over there. After crossing it, we'll need to pass through the Inner Plains to reach the City." (Walter)

"Okay. It doesn't seem like you've been in the Citadel for a long time. How do you know so much?" (Ravenger)

"I met a nice person when I came here. She helped me out when I was lost." (Walter)

The day I arrived at the Citadel... I can never forget it.

-A few weeks ago-

Damn, where am I?

That damn adviser. I'll get my revenge.

Picking myself up, I glanced at my new surroundings.

"Where the heck is this place?" (Walter)

A voice echoes from a distance.

"This is the Citadel. A place where souls wander for eternity." (???)

"AHH! Who's there?" (Walter)

"...Are guys these days that cowardly? Scared by just a voice, what is wrong with them these days..." (???)

"..." (Walter)

"Don't worry, boy. Just follow the sound of my voice." (???)

"O-Okay." (Walter)

Following the voice's instructions, I ended up in front of an alleyway.

"I-Is this the correct place?" (Walter)

"Yes. Now hurry up and get in here." (???)

A phantom hand appears from the shadows of the alleyway.

"AHHHH-" (Walter)

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(Ravenger)

This place smells of death.

Well, not surprising, really. This is a place for spirits after all.

“See those buildings? That’s the City.” (Walter)

A cluster of buildings in disrepair stand in front of me.

“So, where is this lady?” (Ravenger)

“She should been in here…” (Walter)

We ended up in front of an alley.

“...I’m too big to enter that.” (Ravenger)

“...” (Walter)

“Oh? I sense someone interesting.” (???)

“Lady!” (Walter)

Huh? Where is she?

“Hey, reptile. Climb up the the building behind you and jump across.” (Lady)

“What?” (Ravenger)

“You heard what I said.” (Lady)

“...” (Ravenger)

“Lady! Are you sure?” (Walter)

“Shut it, boy. Hurry up and get over here.” (Lady)

“Y-Yes…” (Walter)

Walter ran into the alleyway.

“...” (Ravenger)

“What are you waiting for, reptile?” (Lady)

“...Fine” (Ravenger)

Since I didn’t have my things with me, I used my claws to climb up the building, digging into its soft layers of stone.

Soon, I arrived at the top.

As I turned to face the opposite building, I saw a hooded figure on the other side, beckoning me over.

“Hey, are you that Lady from just now?” (Ravenger)

The figure sighed and moved back into the darkness.

“...” (Ravenger)

Crouching, I pushed off against the building and leaped across to the other side.

Skidding on the roof, I see Walter sitting on a chair with the Lady, drinking from a teacup.

“You’ve finally made it, reptile.” (Lady)

“...You could have just answered my question.” (Ravenger)

“I did not want to waste my breath shouting across when we could talk like this.” (Lady)

“...True. (Ravenger)

“Sit down, Ravenger.” (Walter)

“Sit on the floor. I don’t need you to break my furniture.” (Lady)

“...I’m fine.” (Ravenger)

I remain standing, wondering when I can get out of this place.

“Anyways, from what I had heard from this boy, you want to enter the Citadel?” (Lady)

“Yes. From what Walter said, is it really that dangerous?” (Ravenger)

“Not exactly. It’s something like a coliseum.” (Lady)

“...An arena…” (Ravenger)

“You really want to go, Ravenger? If you die here, you die in the main realm too!” (Walter)

...Dying here… Dying… I’m not going to die again.

“What the boy said is true. I recommend-” (Lady)

I raised my hand, stopping her from saying anything else.

“I’ve made my decision. I’ll escape, no matter what.” (Ravenger)

“...” (Lady)

“...” (Walter)

“...I guess I can’t change your mind. I and this boy will follow you then.” (Lady)

“W-What!?” (Walter)

“...It’s better if I go alone.” (Ravenger)

“Shut it, reptile. I’m sick of this place. I want out. And I will use you to get me out.” (Lady)

“...” (Ravenger)

I looked over to Walter. His entire body is shivering, and he looks like he’s about to cry.

“Fine.” (Ravenger)

The Lady stands up.

“Good! Boy, follow me.” (Lady)

“Y-Yes!” (Walter)

Walter quickly got up and follows the Lady as they descended into the building.

“An arena, huh? I wonder how they will set the rules…” (Ravenger)

I went over to the building’s edge and sat down, pondering on my next action.

Suddenly, I heard a loud call.

“Reptile! Get down now! We’re moving off!” (Lady)

...Why are women such a pain.

I leaped off the building, using my claws to slow my descent, I slid down the building.

As I neared the floor, I leapt off the building, landing in front of the duo.

“Let’s go.” (Ravenger)

“Boy, lead the way.” (Lady)

“This way!” (Walter)

Thus, we began to walk towards the Citadel.

Hey guys, IAmTheKroc

EXAMS ARE OVER!!! *pops party streamers*

Anyways, this will be Part 1 of my 3000 word goal! (Parts do count... right?)

There will be 3 parts to this chapter. The 2nd one will be released tomorrow. and the 3rd the following day.

A new chapter of the Loner will be released this Friday too.

Thanks for waiting!

Peace!

EDIT: (5/14/15) Thanks to Wezard for pointing out a mistake. Edited the word.