Yuka Pass

"so... You're name is Diafthora huh...?... Nice to finally know your name..." Diafthora looks out the window.

"My name is a very small matter as of now..." Kiyoko awkwardly looks away.

"Oh... Okay..." There was silence as the carriage bounces

"We'll be arriving on the border soon... So be ready" Kiyoko nods as a transmitter rings. Diafthora goes to grab it but someone else picks it up before he does.

"This is Frederic Doyal at HardPort" Diafthora turns it up for Kiyoko to hear.

"Frederic Doyal, what is it your calling about...?" Kiyoko listens intently. His breathing audible.

"Early this morning... About half an hour ago... Was our first victory... We've lost over 2/3 of our Knights... But we have won" Kiyoko's eyes widen as a smile forms. Kiyoko looks up at Diafthora.

"That was Frederic, he has achieved the first victory of the war" Kiyoko's face lights up as he smiles brightly. The call is ended as a smile forms on Diafthora's face.

"That must mean... We're the last front... We're the only one not Fighting yet..." Suddenly the air feels thick and heavy.

"There's no way!" Diafthora reaches over and opens the door of the carriage. Kiyoko surprised.

"Grab your sword!... We can't wait for this carriage... Come on!" Diafthora jumps out of the carriage as Kiyoko reluctantly stands up and jumps out.

Buildings crumbling at their foundations. The sky was filled with an ominous smoke. Sounds of weapons clashing echoes. People hide inside buildings and in alleys as Haineil soldiers search for them. A group backed against a wall by Soldiers. Their amour being Maho proof.

"Please... We didn't do anything!" The Soldiers step forward.

"Boss is making us!... This place will be our new base here in the Yuka country!" Another steps forward.

"Since our two other bases are almost taken over, we need a new base where we can defend against enemy attacks!" The men all back away nervously. Suddenly someone lands in front of them. His cape flowing in the wind. His white curly hair following suit. He glances up as his purple eyes glow gold. He quickly draws his long sword.

"Who are you!?" One of the Soldiers swings their weapon. Kiyoko easily parrying it. He swings the blade back. He swings it taking out a few Soldiers. The blade suddenly extending into a whip. Kiyoko then easily takes out the rest of the Soldiers. The men watch in amazement as Kiyoko whips his blade back into a Long sword and putting it away in it's scabbard. Kiyoko stands upright and looks at the men. Kiyoko's sweet voice shocking them.

"Are you all okay...?" The men stand their silent. One of the men stepping forward.

"How should we trust you!?... How do we know you aren't just claiming us as YOUR pray??" Kiyoko sighs as Diafthora lands behind him.

"You don't have to trust us... We're here to make an Alliance with this country... We're Royal knights from RoeKanaoWorth... Coming through this part of town as a way to get to the capital of Haineil easier" the man grits his teeth as he's pushed back by someone.

"Sorry about my brother... You have our gratitude for saving us... But may I ask... The fine man who just saved us... Looks like a Kid... Something is wrong with you folk if you just put him on the battlefield like he's a pawn." Diafthora looks at Kiyoko then at the men.

"I understand what you mean... But I can assure you... This 'Kid' is probably stronger than me in combat... And in Maho abilities... But that's off topic... Can you show us to the capital?" The men look around.

"We never leave this town... Due to rules imposed by Haineil... But we can show you to the town hall" Diafthora huffs a bit and turns around.

"That will do... Show us the way men... Don't worry about getting ambushed... We'll deal with any attacks on the way" the men walk in front.

"Right then" Kiyoko and Diafthora take notes on the horrible condition of the buildings. The roads falling apart. Suddenly the group is stopped.

"What are you doing outside!, You know that's illegal!" The men prepare.

"We aren't following your commands anymore! Charge!!" The Soldiers are shocked as the men rush at them. The Soldiers form a blockade. The ram into each other like professional football players. Maho explodes. Kiyoko and Diafthora get blasted back. Diafthora catching Kiyoko. one of the men scream.

"The town hall is just down the road! Go!" Diafthora quickly stands followed by Kiyoko.

"Let's go Kiyo-" the two watch in horror as the group of men are brutally murdered by the Soldiers. Blood splatters as Kiyoko's eyes widen.

"We need to go!" Diafthora grabs Kiyoko's arm and bolts down the road. Kiyoko watching as their lifeless bodies fall to the ground.

The mayor stands at his desk. The commander standing in front of him.

"I'm sorry... You really are my best friend... But this was an order given by my boss" the mayor's eyes widen as the commander points a Katana at his neck.

"Imma have to send you to the afterlife now man" the mayor looks at him.

"Wait-" suddenly one of the glass windows explodes in. Kiyoko and Diafthora landing behind the Commander. Backlit by the windows. Their faces shadowed.