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Mariah Mitchell

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2/17/09
 * ~--No such thing as a Harpy--~*

The land of Tethe'alla was vast, and rich in soil. Everything that grew here, flourished greatly. The trees looked as it

they scraped the sky with their great branches they grew so tall. The wild grasses reached up to one's waist, and mountains

reached higher than the clouds. The capital of this land was Meltokio, the largest city in all of the land. It's army was strong, and it's empire was

known far and wide. He who ruled this land, was named Ian. He was of Twenty-Eight years of age, and the most powerful

being for a thousand miles. It was he who raised the great army of Tethe'alla. It was he who created the vast empire that

stretched to the ends of the earth. It was He who stopped the Great Kharlan war over the mana that resided in the grounds below.

And though monsters littered the land, no peasant nor nobleman feared them, for they knew that whilst they were in the

empire, they would be safe. They could protect themselves and others, for their fighting skills exceeded those of even the

Great Knights that guarded the large palace in the heart of Meltokio. And they needed these skills, not only to fight off

monsters, but to fend off the fiends of Cruxis, a large Assassin Organization set out to kill Ian, and take over Meltokio, therefor

taking over the powerful Empire of Tethe'alla. Total domination of half of the world.

But since being almost destroyed by the Renegades, lead by Ian's half brother, Yuan, Cruxis has ceased their

attacks on Meltokio, needing to regroup and reorganize before they sent out attack parties once more.

But that didn't beak the Cruxis leader, Al Muelim. Quickly gathering new Assassins, and new council members for Cruxis,

the Organization quickly gathered itself back together within a matter of months. Absolutely set out on finding, destroying,

and taking over Tethe'alla, and eventually the whole world after.

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It was early morning when the soft yawn of the Emperor escaped his lips. Emerald green eyes fluttering open, Ian sat

up from his feather-stuffed mattress, and stretched out his arms and back, a light knock at his door. "Enter." He rasped, his

mouth dry. "Good morning, your Majesty." A woman's voice hummed softly as a maid walked through the large oak doors of

his large chamber. "Your half brother, Yuan, has requested to see you at once. It seems to be urgent." the woman informed

the male, watching with black eyes as he rose slowly from his bed, dressed in simple night clothing. "Is he here?" the man

asked as he made his way over to his large oak dorred closet, pulling it open. "Yes sir. He is awaiting you in the Meeting

chamber." the woman answered, moving over to his bed, cleaning it up and making it look as perfect as can be once more.

"Right then. Please inform him that I will be down in a few moments." Ian instructed the maid, who quickly nodded, and

made her way back out of the large oak doors, and down the hall.

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"Did you take long enough?! This is urgent!" Yuan snapped, his blue hair swaying in the air as his body shook in light anger. "I

am sorry, Yuan. What is it that demands me down here today?" Ian asked simply, seating himself at a rather large and long

meeting table, his head chair the biggest.

"It's Cruxis! They managed to get their Assassins into the Renegade base! They've destroyed half of my men!" Yuan

exclaimed, and aurmoured fist slamming down hard onto the oak table. With a displeased look, Ian grumbled something

under his breath, before looking at his half brother with hard eyes. "When did this happen?" He asked, his voice cold. "Dawn

this day. It was a total surprise. My men were caught off guard!" Yuan growled out between clenched teeth. "Hmph..Send for

the Priest. He'll know what to do.." The Emperor ordered, making Yuan stand from his seat quickly. "The Priest?! What in

gods name will the damn priest do!? He's nothing but a-" "That's enough! Either send for the Priest, or face Cruxis yourself!

Not off with you!" Ian cut in, his voice stern, and serious.

Straightening his posture, Yuan growled lightly as he bored his head, his blue hair swooping over his right eye as he did so,

before turning on his heel. "You'd better be right about this.." The male muttered as he dismissed himself from the Meeting

chamber, leaving the Emperor to think over things.

This isn't good.., He thought. With Cruxis behind Meltokio's walls..Things could quickly get out of hand within no time..,He let

out a sigh, and ran his fingers through his black hair, one of his Guards giving him a questioning look from under his helm. "Is

everything alright your Majesty?" His deep voice rumbled from inside the helm. "Yes..Everything will be fine..Make sure all

the guards are on their toes from now on. Make sure everyone keeps an eye on one another." Ian ordered, before standing

from his high chair, making his own way out of the Meeting chamber, and towards the great front doors of the Palace.

I have to warn Nymphadia.., He thought, thinking of the woman he admired greatly. I can't lose her before our wedding day...

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Upon leaving the Palace, Ian roamed the curling streets of Meltokio easily, despite the roaring crowds of peasants and

noblemen. Two guards followed him for his own safety. Even if he didn't want it. Mid feet following the memories in his head of

always walking to her home, Ian made his way quickly to a small cottage that was Nymphadia's home. Knocking on the plain

wooden door hollowly, the man waited until the girl pulled it open ,a light smile on her soft face. "Hello, your Majesty. How

may I be of your assistance?" He voice rang melodically into his ears as she spoke. "I came here to warn you. Had you heard

the news of the Renegade's loss?" He asked her, looking down upon her small frame. "Yes..Word spread quickly through

Meltokio." Nymphadia told him a bit grimly. "Good, then you know that Cruxis is behind Meltokio's walls." He mumbled. "I

want you and your family to come and stay in the Palace with me until we drive Cruxis's Assassins out of the city." He told

her, only receiving a small 'no' form Nymphidia. "I can't..I must stay here. My mother is fairly ill, Ian. I can't move her an inch

without her being in pain. I must stay." She told him, earning a grunt in return. "I see...Then make sure to bar your doors and

windows at night." He instructed her, before taking her hand, kissing it lightly with soft lips. "I cannot risk losing you, my

sweet. Promise me you'll stay indoors until we force Cruxis out." The man told her, near begging. "But what of food?"

Nymphadia asked. "I will send my best guards out to fetch you food and drink. Just stay indoors." Ian offered her. It was

silent for a moment, before the girl nodded. "Alright. Make sure you get them up and out of here quickly then." She told him,

before standing on her toes, laying a soft kiss onto his cheek, before backing into her home. "Right then. I'll make sure they

are out and in pieces before the end of the week." He promised, smiling down at the girl, before turning sharply on his heel,

heading back for the streets, going to check out the Renegade's base.

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"Oh my god.." Ian gasped lightly as he and his guards came across, what was, the Renegade's base. It was near destroyed.

Half of the huge building was already in crumbled piles of brick and stone, bloody masses scattered here and there. Those

must be the Renegade.., The Emperor thought as he soon spotted Yuan in his still-standing open air office. Crimson stained

and splattered on his white walls and elm wood desk. The Priest standing next to the blue haired half brother.

"Yuan.." He breathed out as he carefully stepped past the mangled bodies of those lost, as well as fallen parts of the halved

base. "Hush, Brother." Yuan snapped quickly as the sounds of the praying Priest rose and fell. Nodding lightly, Ian soon

stood besides Yuan, and looked upon the walls. A message written in crimson. 'This is your final warning, Empire.

Surrender your seat, and let us have Meltokio and control all of Tethe'alla, or perish!'

"Praise God that thee will help thy whom are weak. Hope God that he will grant thy prayers, and stop this war of suffering!"

The Priest called out, his white robed body shook lightly as he threw his arms to the air, his staff in hand.

"Cruxis Assassins could be anywhere, Ian..I suggest you watch your back." Yuan snorted lightly, not looking at his half

brother, his long blue hair pulled tightly back into a pony tail, long bangs drooping over his right eye. His blue eyes burning

with obvious hate.

"For now, The Remaining members and myself will be taking quarters in the Palace. Place us where you wish, but until I can

regroup, we are vulnerable." He said, turning on his heel to face Ian. "Yes, Yuan. Please, make yourselves comfortable during

your stay." Ian nodded. "Comfortable? Comfortable?! How can we possible sit back and be comfortable when there are

Assassins about?! We're all in danger unless we do something!" Yuan shouted. "If you don't lose your carefree attitude, and

do something about this, We'll lose Meltokio and all of Tethe'alla!" He snapped, his teeth ground together.

Ian only looked at the ground in light shame. "I know..." He mumbled. "Then get off your backside, and start planing things

out! We haven't any time to relax! Your time as Emperor is now! The Renegades did their part the last time Cruxis tried to

break into Meltokio, and now that we're in pieces, it's your turn. Gather your army, and go forth the the Cruxis base, and

destroy them." Yuan hissed, before turning on his heel sharply, his red cape whipping around as he did so, trailing after him

as he made his way over to his crimson stained desk, placing his hands down onto it.

All were silent but the Priest as he kept his prayers going. "And...Brother.." Yuan mumbled. "Yes, Yuan?" "..Do not let

Cruxis know of your...Secret." The blue haired male instructed his half brother, before seating himself in his wooden chair.

"Now, go. Make your plans as I make mine own."

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As Ian and his guards made their way back towards the Palace, one of them spoke up. "..What secret was Yuan talking

about, sir?". Ian only sighed at this. "I don't know..If I've ever told anyone..." Ian mumbled. "Anyone what?" "That I'm...not

human.." A puzzled 'huh?' came from the other guard. "Not human? What do you mean by that?" The other asked. "Just as it

sounds. I'm a.." "A what, sir?" "A Harpy.." A bellowing laugh came from both guards as they heard this. "That was a good

one, sir! Harpy, Pfft. Who'dve guessed?" They chuckled. "Sorry sir, but there's no such thing as a Harpy." One of the guards

chuckled. "Heh..I wish.." Ian mumbled, before walking ahead of the guards, not knowing that his conversation had been heard

by the ears of an Assassin.

"Hehehe...Wait until Al Muelim hears about this!" His voice hissed quietly, before his light toes carried him off fast as he ran

fast, using rooftops and buildings to make his escape to Cruxis easier.

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"Al Muelim! Al Muelim!" The assassin called as he ran through the great iron doors of the Cruxis base. "What is it, my

child?" An elderly man said, his skin tanned and covered in rich silks. A fine white beard braided to the floor.

"Al Muelim! You'll never believe me when I tell you this!" The young assassin gasped, catching his breath.

Waving a wrinkled hand towards a lone chair, Al Muelim seated himself behind an elegant black desk, and interlocked his

fingers together, resting his chin upon them. "Sit, My child, and Tell me a story."

Fin