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firewarrior117 · 7 years ago

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The Witch and the Tambourine, Part 6

Sorry for the wait. Had an idea for another story, but I wanted to get this one out of the way, first.

After successfully warding off the Chimera and saving the luminous stars caravaneers from its jaws, the group wakes up the next morning only to find out the attack was orchestrated by Lord Severus Braxton of the Republic! Angered and shocked, the group now marches to the Capital by order of High Chancellor Damien to sort out this situation and see justice done!

*The Luminous Stars and the Infernus Party march toward the Capital Gates!*

Despoire Soldier3: Huh...? HEY! CARAVANEERS AREN’T WELCOME HE-

Despoire Captain: *Raises Hand!* Stand down, Soldier! *Approaches the group!* Akimoto Infernus...Are these Caravaneers with you?

Akimoto: *Back in his Normal outfit due to the other one being ripped apart!* Yeah! They ARE with me! These are the Luminous Stars! The ones your Bratty Lord sent to try and kill us?

Despoire Captain: I had no control over my Lord’s actions, and nether did the chancellor...*Gestures to the gate!* You may enter, But keep yourselves in check. Allowing Caravaneers into the city is not something the Council usually grants..

Akimoto: Hm...Don’t expect Severus to be in one piece when we leave, Captain...

Despoire Captain: *Raises eyebrow!* I wouldn’t hold it against you...But I would advice AGAINST it...

Akimoto: *Enters the capital with the others* Grrrr...I still can’t believe he was the one who sent that Chimera after us. How did he even get one of those things?!

Vayle: if that’s one of the Republic’s ideas of “Exotic Pets”, then I pray for its future...

Tulio: I cannot let something like this slide...Lord Severus will pay for his crimes! One way or-...Another...*Is suddenly distracted by the silent ambiance of the Capital!*

*The Republic Capital, Black-watch, is rather quiet amongst its people, they occasionally converse and exchange greetings, but other than that, they seem to remain mostly quiet...*

Miguel: This...This is the capital? Is it truly THIS quiet?

Rosalita: This is nothing like where we’ve been before...It’s almost kind of sad to see it so quiet...

Gerardo: No Performers...No Lively Marketplaces, No friendly faces...These guys are seriously up inside the tightness!

Fiona: I’ve been here plenty of times, so I’ve come to get used to there quiet unsocial nature, but still...It could always use a little more color and entertainment.

Akimoto: But I doubt that’s ever gonna happen, knowing these guys...Come on! Let’s get inside the castle...

*Castle Dragonclaw, the Republic council’s meeting place, as well as the home of the Braxton Family!*

Despoire Soldier: *Gestures to the door ahead of them!* The Council chamber is straight ahead! We’ve been expecting you...

Tulio: *Whisper!* Now, I am starting to get concerned this is a trap...

Akimoto: Heh! Yeah, it always does around here. No worries! We won’t let them hurt you guys!

Fiona: The only one getting hurt is SEVERUS!

Despoire Soldier 2: *Raises Eyebrow at Fiona!* Heh...Get in line, Kid! *Opens the door, giving way to a large golden decorated room where Chancellor Damien sits upon his throne, looking down at the group below him. Several other members of the Council, including Sirius, who sits next to his father, sitting in chairs above them as well!*

Damien: Luminous Stars Caravan! Akimoto Infernus...Fiona...Vayle...I Thank you all for coming before the council on this day. Now, I understand my son released one of the beasts we imprisoned in the Raven’s nest last night...

Akimoto: *Bows head!* Yes, High Chancellor, he did...And it was a total dick move! What the hell went through his that made him want to sick a CHIMERA of all things on an innocent band of entertainers?!

Sirius: He believed the Caravaneers were plotting to perform a song of rebellion and cause a revolution within the city...

Chancellor Rothschild: Pfffft! The Boy thought WHAT?! That’s utterly ridiculous! I support many things he says, but...How the hell would a bunch of Gypsies cause of Revolt in the Republic?

Tulio: *Glares at Rothschild!* Sir, Please do not call us that! That is highly offensive to us!

Rothschild: *Raises eyebrow with a smirk!* And I give a damn? No...

Tulio: *Clenches fists!* Mmmmm...

Chancellor Mathilda: Even so, I don’t see the Caravaneers being of any danger to the city! Why in blazes would he waste one of our reserve creatures for this?

Akimoto: Reserve Creatures?!

Vayle: *!* You have MORE beasts like that?!

Damien: *Groans!* Yes. We do. But we only use them for emergencies, or as a last resort! My foolish son believed this was such an emergency! And according to our scouts, the creature was completely and utterly disintegrated by a powerful Holy Magic...*Looks to Fiona* Magic cast by YOU, in fact...

Fiona: Y-Yes, Chancellor...*Politely Curtsies to chancellor!* If the creature costed many valuable resources to maintain, I Deeply apologize, but I...I-I was not going to allow it to kill anyone dear to me! Especially not these Caravaneers after all they’ve done for me and my friends!

*a Couple of the council members exchange whispers to one another!*

Severus: Hmph! Well, if that creature was republic Property, then SHE should be the one punished, Father!

Damien: *!* Severus! Who let in you in here?!

Miguel: *Grits Teeth!* THERE HE IS!

Valmiro: *points!* You SCOUNDRIL! How DARE you send that Chimera to try and kill us!

Severus: SILENCE, GYPSY! What I was doing was for the Greater good of Despoire!

Kaseem: do NOT call us that!

Severus: *Slams hands on table!* I’ll call you whatever I DAMN WELL PLEASE!

Damien: ENOUGH! *Glares at Severus!* Mika...Escort my son from the council chamber immediately.

Rothschild: Now hold on, my lord! I think Lord Severus makes a good point...That Chimera was one of our reserve creatures, right? So by Technicality, she destroyed Republic military property! I think if anyone here should be punished for this crime...*Smirks!* It’s her!

Fiona: *Stares in shock, her eyes shaking!* W-What...?!

Akimoto: *Fists Clenched!* You can’t be serious!

Severus: *Grins!* Ha! Finally, someone with some sense in the council!

*The Council once again whispers amongst eachother!*

Vayle: Hold on just a damn minute! You’re not all seriously AGREEING with this, are you?

Mathilda: Quite the opposite, Lady Vayle...We think his ploy is utterly ridiculous!

Severus: *!* What?!

Chancellor Benjamin: Those creature have been in the reserves since the old days of Despoire! They’re nothing more then Relics of the Mad King’s Twisted Rule...We keep them down there so they DON’T cause trouble within our lands! Using them for battle is a last resort, and ONLY as a last resort!

Chancellor Edgard: Being a General of the Despoire forces, I can pretty much assure from the higher ups that we have absolutely no intention of using those monsters for battle! Not in our lifetime!

Fiona: *Sighs with Relief!*...

Akimoto: Thank god! I’m not sure what I would’ve done if they bought into that crap...

Tulio: But what about the Creature that WAS released upon us?! What about the one that nearly took the lives of my family and almost killed the Travelers who performed with us?

Damien: Tulio, Was it...? What exactly would you like for the trouble we caused you?

Tulio: I want JUSTICE! That is what I want! Such an act like this cannot be forgiven! I desire that Severus be punished for this as harshly and brutal as possible! I do not wish his death, I would never wish death upon anyone, regardless of there actions...I Only ask he is Punished for his crimes!

Damien: Hah...You and everyone else in the Republic, my friend...*Sighs* Unfortunately, I cannot fully grant this request, as while he causes more trouble than he is worth...He is still my son...*Glares!* However, He WILL be grounded for this! And will be spending two weeks in the Dungeons below the Castle!

Severus: *!* THE DUNGEONS?!

Sirius: I think That’s completely fair, Father...

Rothschild: *Sneers!* Yes, cuddle up to them why don’t you, Damien...

Damien: Oh? Would you like to join him, Rothschild?

Rothschild: I’ll pass, My lord...*Glares at the Group!*

Damien: Is that all you wanted, Tulio? For me to punish my son for attempting harm you?

Tulio: *nods!* So long as he gets justice for his act, my lord...That is enough for me!

Damien: Should you need it, we could also spare some compensation for any damages done to your Caravan, if need be...

Miguel: Well, We could use more funds for supplies, but then again, some more food and blankets wouldn’t be bad, ether.

Fiona: ...*Clenches fists!* Chancellor Damien! I have a suggestion of how you can repay us...

Damien: *Turns to her, a more calm expression on his face* Hmmm...?

Fiona: I...*Glares directly at him!* I Think you should allow Caravaneers to perform in your city!

*The Council stares in shock at her, once again whispering and raising eyebrows toward her!*

Tulio: *!* Little sister...

Vayle: Fiona...

Fiona: Chancellor, I have seen the people on your streets more times than I can count...They barely exchange emotions to one another...The streets are silent...it is clear they are all bored and uninspired! That’s why I think you should allow Caravaneers into the city to perform for them! To give them inspiration they need!

Rothschild: *Glares!* And what? Allow you to enlighten them with your songs of Rebellion and uprising?

Fiona: *Glares back!* That is not at all what the Caravaneers stand for, Chancellor Rothschild...*Turns back to Damien!* We are a happy, nomadic, proud group of Performers! We travel the Lands of Vitaria! From Speranza to the Northlands! From Despoire to Fortune’s Harbor! From Lebenia to Fort Hades! We stand as a merry group who only desire to perform and make others happy through song and dance...*Hand on her heart!* We don’t do so for fame, fortune, or glory...We do so from the good of our hearts! And to bring happiness all across Vitaria to those who need it! And Chancellor...*Looks at him, determination in her eyes!* I BELIEVE THE PEOPLE OF BLACK-WATCH NEED IT MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE IN VITARIA!

*The Room is silent, the silence it then broken by the small whispers of the council!*

Damien: Hmph...Well said...And, were it so simple, I would allow it! However, matters such as this are a decision all the council must make!

Rothschild: And we WON’T allow it! You know this, Damien!

Mathilda: *Glare!* You don’t speak for all of us, Rothschild!

Rothschild: *Shrugs!* The way I see it, I’m the voice of reason in this bloody council, Lady Mathilda!

Edgard: Tis a simple ploy, Chancellor! Why not allow them to perform for the Republic?

Damien: Again, unless we are all in agreement on this, It can not simply be done...

Sirius: *stands up!* If I may, father.

*The Council goes silent, all heads turning to Sirius!*

Sirius: I personally agree with Miss Fiona’s Words, however, If they truly are performers that dance through there hearts...then her heart can do the speaking for her!

Fiona: Huh...What do you mean?

Arcana: (If he means ME, then it’s going to be persuasion by force! I hope he knows this!)

Sirius: If what you are saying is true, then Prove it to us all! Let us see how the Caravaneers perform!

Tulio: (Blink!)...You...want us to perform? For...all of you?!

Rothschild: Lord Sirius, are you joking?!

Sirius: I say consider it a free show! I simply wish to see if what Miss Fiona says is true...

Fiona:...I...I don’t think...I-I...

“Just close your eyes…let the rhythm possess you…let it flow through your body! let it into your heart, my child...”

Fiona: *!!!*...Of course...I think I know what to do...Akimoto! Lady Vayle! I know what to perform!

Tulio: *!* W-What do you mean, little Sister?

Fiona: Tulio...Just leave this to me! I know something from the white Sparrows that will surely get there praise.

Miguel: Something from the Sparrows...?

Fiona: Lady Vayle, I need you play your Violin! Miguel! Gerardo! I need your Drums and Lute!

Miguel: W-Wait! What are we performing?!

Fiona: It’s okay! Just trust me...*Smiles!* Just close your Eyes...Let the rhythm possess you...

Miguel:...*Blink!*...Hmph...*Nods!* Alright! I trust you!

Gerardo: Gerardo not understand what she is saying, but he go along for ride anyway!

Tulio: Wait a minute...Is she talking abo-...No...It can’t be...

*The Lights in the room dim from Silica messing with the lights, then rushing over to Damien and Mika standing with them. Fiona, steps forward, a lone spotlight shining down upon her with the Council’s eyes focused on her...*

Fiona:...*Phew!*...Okay...*Looks at her Tambourine!* I’ll do this, Esmeralda! For you!...*Gets into her pose!*

*As the Caravaneers start to play, they suddenly find themselves playing a tune perfectly in sync, the haunting chimes of the Violin and drums emitting into the sound...Fiona, then shakes her tambourine, raising it to the sky above her...Before opening her eyes, with her look of determination! She begins performing furiously and Elegantly, her movements like nothing she’s done before!*

Damien: *watching in awe!*...

Silica: *Smiling* So Pretty...

*Fiona then begins singing in a language not known by most Vitarians, her angelic voice echoing throughout the council chamber!*

Akimoto: *!* What...Language is this...?

Tulio: Ancient Drowling...It truly is...*a Tear runs down his cheek as he smiles!* Cantec de Lacrimosa!

*Fiona continues to dance and sing, her movements and chimes roaring loudly to the rhythm! Sudden bursts of blue light and cold flame illuminating the room and she dances, the lights taking on the forms of the white sparrows themselves, performing along with the band and dancing in the lights... Esmeralda herself appearing beside Fiona as they unknowingly dance together with the auras that surround them!

Tulio: *!* Is that...Esmeralda?!

Vayle: Goodness...*Continues playing!*

Fiona: LACRIMOSAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaa-!!! *Continues dancing to the rhythm, the Spirits of the sparrows dancing alongside her!*

*The Council stares in awe, Rothschild simply looking bored and irritated, each reminiscing to themselves about there pasts and histories, remembering those close to them as Fiona continues to dance...Akimoto having Visions of his Parents, Vayle having a vision of her Mother, Tulio having Visions of Esmeralda...And Chancellor Damien, having visions of his Wife...*

Fiona: *Finishes off to the final rhythms of the song! Striking a final pose in sync with the spirit of Esmeralda as the magic auras and flames fade, the lights of the Council chamber coming back on!*

Damien:...*Smiling, as he wipes away a tear!* Beautiful...Truly...I was not expecting something such as that...

*The other Councilmen begin clapping and Cheering, Except for Rothschild and Severus.*

Fiona: *Phew*...*Phew*...*Smiles up at them!*

Esmeralda: ...Take a bow, Fiona...You’ve more than earned it! *Winks to her, before vanishing with the rest of the spirits and flames!*

Fiona:...*Smiling to the fading Esmeralda...She then wipes away her tears, Turning back, she proudly bows and Curtsies to the Republic Council!*

Sirius: Hehehe...Truly, that was a wonder! *Still wiping away tears!* If this is truly the power and beauty of the Caravaneers, I see no Reason NOT to let them perform in our city!

Rothschild: Dark Magic! Chanting! NECROMANCY! I see multiple Reasons, Lord Sirius!

Severus: Agreed! Who’s to say she didn’t cast a HEX upon all of us, Father?! I say we BANISH THEM from despoire itself!

Damien: *Glares at his son!* I don’t recall giving YOU a seat on the Council, Severus...Nor do I EVER intend to, if that is what you are going to suggest...And as for the matter at hand, the council will decide what happens now! *Stands up!* All in favor of Allowing Caravaneers into the City! Speak now! *Raises hand!* Aye!

Sirius: Aye!

Mathilda: Aye!

Edgard: Aye!

Benjamin: Aye!

*Almost all of the other Council members raise there hands, Voting “Aye!”*

Damien: ...All who OPPOSE the notion! Speak Now! *Raises eyebrow!*

Rothschild: NAY!

Severus: *Slams hands on table!* NAY!!!

*Only one other person saying Nay...*

Damien:...Hmph! Then it is decided! *Stands up!* As of this day, let it be recorded, that the council has voted, and decreed, that all Caravaneers, of any race, are hereby allowed full entry into the city to Perform for its people!

*The Council chants “HERE! HERE!”*

*Fiona: * Hahaaaaa! C-Chancellor! Thank you! *Bows head!* T-THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! *Tears rolling down her face!*

Tulio: LITTLE SISTER!!! *Hugs Fiona Tightly, spinning her around!* That was Beautiful! Elegant! Absolutely Breath-taking! I-It was...It was...-

Akimoto: *Raises an Eyebrow with a smirk!* “foarte bine”?

Tulio: YES!!! That, and SO MUCH MORE!

Severus: Damn it! Damn it! DAMN IT ALL!!! HOW DARE YOU POISON THE MINDS OF THE COUNCIL, You insolent Witch! I’LL KILL YO-*CRACK!* Grrr....Urk...Grraaaaah...*Passes out once more!*

Mika: *Sighs!* At this rate, I’m just going to give him a Concussion...

Tulio: We are truly blessed to witness this Day, Little Sister...This...This needs to be celebrated!

Sarisa: YES! A Celebration! We should share this celebration with all the capital!

Sirius: *smiles!* Well, in that case, Perhaps I can arrange such a celebration for you in the park square of the city. That is where we hold many of our celebrations.

Tulio: Lord Sirius! *Bows his head!* That sounds excellent! Thank you so much!

Damien: Of course! *Nods!* We would be glad to arrange it.

Mika: Um...My lord? *Gestures to the Unconscious Severus!*

Damien: *Raises Eyebrow* Just throw him in the dungeons...We’ll deal with him later.

*Some time later that day, a massive festival is held in the square of Black-watch in honor of the Caravaneers! The People laugh, drink, and dance to the rhythm of the Caravaneers, Fiona dances with her Tambourine Alongside Silica, who has also dressed herself up as a Caravaneer. Damien simply taps his foot with a smile and a drink in his hand.*

Mika: *Clapping her hands with everyone else!* Goodness! How mesmerizing...

Fiona: And then, like this! *Twirls, jingling her tambourine!*

Silica: Like This? *Mimics the movements!*

Fiona: Ehehehe! Yeah! Exactly!*The Two then begin to dance in sync together!*

Akimoto: * Takes a swig of a cup of juice!* Hehehe! It’s good to see Despoire lightening up for a change!

Vayle: Indeed! I’m glad they had a change of heart and decided to allow Caravaneers into the city.

*The Festivities continue for a while, until the next morning, after a long rest, the party finds themselves back in Speranza just outside the Green-Hollow Forest, The Group back in there normal outfits!*

Tulio: Hehehehe. Quite a Journey we had, no? *Thumbs up!* foarte bine!

Akimoto: Yeah! That was fun! You caravaneers are pretty fun to travel with!

Miguel: And you make fine company yourself, Sir Akimoto!

Vayle: We should do this again, sometime! Perhaps with the others in our party as well!

Tulio: Hahahaha! The More, The Merrier! *Turns to Fiona!* And you, Little Sister! You are a very talented dancer as well as a talented Mage! Esmeralda would be so proud of you...

Fiona: *Smiles, Nodding at him!* Thank you, Tulio. I know she would be happy with me, too...

Tulio: Hehehe...Yes...I’d ask you if you would like to continue traveling with us...* an envious smile on his face!* But, I think I already know what your answer would be.

Fiona:...ehehe...Yeah...I Appreciate the thought, and you guys are a very fun family to travel with... *Gestures to Akimoto and Vayle!* But, I already have a family of my own. They need me as much as I need them. And I don’t know where I would be without them.

Tulio: Yes! *Nods! Smiling at Fiona!* I figured as much. I can think of no finer Family to be in the hands of!

Fiona: I enjoy Dancing with you all, and I would gladly dance with you guys any time! But, I have an even greater ambition...One that I know I can achieve with the help and Guidance of my Friends and Family... *Smiles at him with a look a determination!* To become a Magical Prodigy! A legendary Scholar of the Arcane arts!

Akimoto: *Smiles!* Heh! Damn right!

Vayle: And we shall help you in any way we can!

Tulio: Ehehehe...Of course! I wish you the best of luck in this Pursuit, Little sister! But before we go our separate paths...At least let me leave you with THIS...*Kneels next to her, fiddling with her left ear*...

Fiona: *Flinches a little* Ow...Ow...Ow!

Tulio: S-Sorry! Heh...*Gets up!* There we are...Looks good on you!

*Fiona looks in a mirror at her Ear. a Silver Earring engraved with the mark of the White Sparrows now clasped upon her left ear!*

Fiona: *!* Oh my-...It’s...It’s Beautiful!

Tulio: *Smiles!* I had it crafted by a fellow Caravaneer in Despoire during the Festival! I made sure to engrave with the mark of the White Sparrows in honor of Esmeralda...*Smiles!* May it serve as a marking to all Caravaneers you meet in your travels...Wherever you go, Whoever you meet, They will know proudly that you are Family! And they will take care of you, no matter what!

*Fiona stares at Tulio, her eyes shaking with tears!*

Tulio: No matter where your Journeys take you...Wear that Earring with pride, Little Sister! You are one of us...*Winks to her!* a Caravaneer!

Fiona: *Her eyes shake!*...Tulio...*Wipes away tears, giving him a big hug!* Thank you!

Tulio: *Hugs her Tightly!* Of course...*Looks down at her!* I’ll be sure to send word the next time we’re in town! We would be honored to have you dance with us again, sometime!

Fiona: Ehehehehe! I’ll gladly perform with you guys anytime!

Miguel: O-oh! Um...Sir Akimoto! You wanted pay for the journey, yes?

Akimoto: Eeeeeh, don’t worry about it! I’d say traveling with you guys and warding off a Chimera is Pay enough!

Miguel: Hahahahaha! You’ll have an interesting tale to share with your Friends, yeah? *Thumbs up!* May out paths cross again, Friends! You are always welcome on our Caravan!

*The Other Luminous Stars wave and bid farewell to Akimoto’s Party for the time being. As they ride off, Fiona, Vayle, and Akimoto Return to Centurion’s Tower. a feeling of Happiness and comfort engulfing her heart, Fiona returned home stronger then she was before...Will they cross paths with the Luminous stars again someday? Will Despoire truly improve with the song and dance of the Caravaneers? Only time will tell...*

The End!

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