And can it be that I should gain

It was sunny. The warmth emitted by the sun was just right. The tempreture was nice. It was a great and nice day.

People lined at a large gate that was the entrance to a large fortress-city named [Rainon], the city was named after the vallwy that it resides in.

(A/n: pronounced as; Ra-i-non)

The fortress-city, Rainon was a city that had very high walls due to the fact that it was built upon an advantagous wide valley or a gap between a colossal mountain range.

It was one of the only places that the [demons] could pass through so it was naturally crowded with them along with high-level demons to hoard them.

Despite that fact, Rainon was a city where money flows from due to the fact that it was also a place where high-level resources used for varying purposes because of the demons corpse'.

It was natural that people that the fortress-city, Rainon was a place that people that had strength would flock to. It was also a place where people could gain fame and military honor including money by acheivements when the demons raid the fortress.

Among the lines of people that are entering Rainon, someone was wearing a pure white robe with red, blossoming rose like hair was also here for that reason. That person of course attracted attention and stood out because of their clothing and hair.

She, yes, she, was the next in line to pay the entrance fee and get checked before she enters the f-city. "Five silver coins please." The guard asked. The woman took out five silver coins from a pouch on her left wrist and handed them.

(A/n: copper=1 dollar, bronze=10 copper, cobalt=10 bronze, silver= 100 cobalt, gold=100 silver, platinum=1000 gold, crystal coin=100 platinum.)

"Name and origin, Miss?" The guard asked again. "Ariel, I'm from the city, Zalter." She stated. "Zalter city?" The guard looked up and saw her bright red hair. "Can I ask for your identification card? Don't worry, it's just that a criminal was loose and we have to do this."

"*Sigh* Yes..." Ariel sighed and calmly gave her identification card as if she was used to this happening. Apparently, her hair color is very uncommon and it just happens that her hair color is the same as the mentioned thief. She had to this while passing through places for supply, MANY times.

The guard took her I.D. and placed it in a registration machine. The mahine beeped green, confirming her identity and the guard spoke again. "Alright, you're good to go. Thank you for cooperating." He smiled. Saying that Ariel was beautiful was an understatement.

"It's fine officer, I'm glad that I could clarify and cooperate things." Ariel returned the smile and proceeded to take her I.D. back and enter Rainon. Once Ariel entered, she was met with bustling noises that came from the streets filled with people.

Ariel smiled and walked the streets, exlporing the city. She observed different kinds of stalls and stores curiously, she exlpored to the fullest trusting herself that she could memorize the streets.

While she was walking throught the busy streets she found the town square where a fountain was located. The sight was amazing, especially since everyone she saw was happy and merry in the city.

She looked around the fountain and saw a stall that was selling steamed buns. It was different though instead of a white and soft exterior, it was that of bread. Ariel drooled and walked towards the stall and asked for how much one was worth.

"3 silver coins for one, miss." the owner answered preparing the order. "A'ight mister! 3 silver coins, 3 silver coins, 3 silver coins...." She said searching her pouch. "Here you go, mister!" She happily handed the coins and ate the toasted bun.

(A/n: Ariel is rich, filthy rich in fact, that is for being a musician. There are other jobs she took.)

It was actually toasted, not steamed. But it was good none the less. "The bun is amazing mister!" Ariel complimented the owner. "Thank you for your words miss." The owner showed a smile.

"Now that I had my fill, I might as well do my performance now." Ariel smiled and walked back to the fountain. She found a good spot where people gathered to perform and placed a chair. She whipped out a violin out of nowhere and took a deep breathe and bowed her violin

"And can it be that I should gain

An int'rest in the Savior's blood?

He died for me, who caused His pain?

For me, who caused his shame?

Amazing love! how can it be

That you, my God, would die for me?

Amazing love! how can it be

That God would die for me."

Her voice vibrated and resounded throughout the town square as she attracted people with her voice and her violin aiding her performance.

"He left His Father's throne above,

So free, so infinite His grace;

Emptied Himself of all but love,

And bled for Adam's helpless race;

'Tis mercy all, immense and free;

For, O my God, it found out me.

'Tis mercy all, immense and free;

From God who died for me."

She attracted more people with her signing as the listeners watched with awe at the mystical scene. Her voiced carried mana that felt warm and holy as the music from her violin added more.

"Long my imprisoned spirit lay

Fast bound in sin and nature's night;

Your precious death, gave light to me,

My dungeon flamed with light;

My chains fell off, my heart was free;

I rose, and followed Christ the king,

My chains fell off, my heart was free;

For God has rescued me."

Her voice was beautiful, and the violin was only making it better. With each word, a new man was brought to listen. Water sparkled behind her, adding to the charm. People stood mouth agape.

"No condemnation now I dread;

Jesus, and all in Him is mine!

Alive in Him, my living Head,

And clothed in righteousness divine,

Bold I approach God's holy throne,

To praise the king, Christ my own,

Bold I approach God's holy throne,

For God has made me whole."

Her words slowed down as she sang, "For God has made me whole.". People stood there, crowded and stunned by Ariel's performance, not daring to utter a single word.

At first no one paid her attention, now almost eveyone had their heads pointed towards her. They marvelled at her beauty and voice. Ariel stood up and prepared to leave. She turned back to the crowd and shouted, "Thank you for listening to my performance."

She left the scence with the people still stunned. A man in front recovered first and shook his head. He looked at her leaving frame and said, "A saintess..."

People soon snapped out of their trance with man's words. They too, agreed with the man's statement. She wore a pure white robe, scarlet hair ressembling blossoming roses that stood out complimanting her beauty, and along with godess like voice, it all pointed her out to be. The crowd furiously nodded their heads.

Ariel looked back and just wryly smiled at their reaction. "How did we get to this point?" she asked herself muttering a few more words. "Mom would be proud of their reactions and boast." Her look turned solemn as she recalled the past.

*Flashback*

To be continued.....