Series Title: The Chronicles
Chapter number: 21
Chapter Title: Nagase
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jheiliAuthor: Biohazard Geeky Nutcracker
coolohohLength: Series (435 words for this chapter)
Rating: G
Pairing: OT5
Summary: The land of Vihar has been thrown into chaos. Is there anyone with the bravery and skills to save the world?
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They found Nagase in a little cottage sharpening his knife on the grinding stone.
“Oi! Nino! What brings you to Thestia in these rough times? Missing you peaceful life with the Aibas?” Nagase called out heartily as Nino entered the house.
Nagase frowned when he saw the other three trailing behind Nino. “Your friends?” Nagase asked, cocking his head to the side.
“Yeah… Chaotic times indeed.” Nino replied, introducing his friends to Nagase, telling him a short of their adventures so far.
“So… You need to find a boat to Mikatsuki?” Nagase concluded.
“Yes… Please help us Nagase, you must know somebody.” Nino pleaded.
“Well…” Nagase stalled.
“Aw Nii-san, after all that we’ve been through?”
“No no, it’s not that I don’t want to help you… I mean, the boat is not a problem… But the guards…”
“Eh guards? The Enlightened army?” Sho asked as his eyes widened.
Nagase nodded. “It seems like the new King has sent his personal army throughout the country. I don’t think he trusts the old generals to obey him.”
“Well that makes sense. I wouldn’t trust a King who just usurped the throne like that. Everything was really peaceful too.” Nino agreed.
“Yeah… Under Joshima leader ne?” Nagase sighed.
“Any news of what happened to…”
“Joshima? Nope. No idea at all. All I know is that he hasn’t come knocking for help.” Nagase shrugged.
Sho stood at the side, jaw dropping as he listened to the duo talk about the former King like they were best friends. Sho was sure his dad would whip him if he talked about the King with such disrespect.
“So… About the boat…” Sho interjected. All the talk about the former King was making him uncomfortable.
“Well, the guards are checking the documents of every passenger carefully now, and questioning everyone about their purpose to travel.” Nagase sighed.
“Eh… But why aren’t they checking those who enter and leave the city? Only at the harbour?” Nino asked.
“Yeah, only at the habour. Goodness knows why!” Nagase shrugged. “I don’t know what you guys are up to… But you’re going to be in trouble Nino… I hear that they have been hunting for the Ninomiyas.”
“Eh! Why? Why would they want to get Nino?” Ohno and Sho exclaimed.
Nagase ignored them.
“So your friends don’t know eh? Oh wells. You probably should seek out Ogura-san, he has your documents.”
Nino pouted.
“Pan-kun, show the gang the guest room. You four will have to share the one room today.” Nagase called as he went back to grinding his knife.
The conversation was over.
A/N: Pan-kun is really famous... He even has his own (very short)
wiki page. Anyone guessed it right? :P Pulin-chan is Pan-kun's daughter... She was born two years ago... In the fic though they make cameo appearances as humans... :P