A/N: yes i know this is three months over due and yes this is small but recently i've been occupying myself with other works and well :) you get the idea :XD: sides i also figure that i'd work at a pace that i like rather then rush to get things done

But yea here's part of chapter two (there are two parts) and yes, to me chapter two is dull but one it's done with then there'll be more excitement promise ) so enjoy and thanks for all the reviews XD

Disclaimer: ahem i do not own any star ocean people, cause i do believe then albel would be in for some more torture )

Chapter 2:

Part 1:

Nel gaped at the child, unsure as how to handle the events now becoming more complex and catastrophic. Her mind struggled with the newly found news as she blinked to distinguish if she was dreaming or imagining the entire incident. The younger’s stare remained on Nel and her uncertainty; confusion slowly becoming minor irritation. Neither said anything and a tall stone wall of silence stood between the two. Yet with the two musing over the strange events the obese man stood at the side in annoyance; a loud clearing of the throat being made to remind them of his presence. Both then turned their attention towards him and while one released a quiet moan the other glared under his bangs and spoke in a callous tone of voice; one reminding Nel even more of the arrogant swordsman. Though this only seemed to entice the man into more outrage and fury at the boy and judging the situation, Nel could quickly perceive the upcoming outcome. This day was not going well for the Crimson Blade.

Taking a calming breath, the Aquarian Spy stepped forward and was now in-between the two men; the obese man livid and the younger with a haughty smirk.

“Stand aside wench and let me at that impudent mongrel!” the older spoke in sheer irate.

Nel sighed and ran a hand in her hair, giving the man an irritated expression. “I’m not usually fond of seeing kids being abused in any way so why not try to calm down and--”

“AND! WHAT WOULD YOU KNOW! You weren’t even present to see what that disrespectful brat did and you’re telling me how the hell I should act or what I should do! ” His face etched itself into anger as he glared at the red head that now had her arms crossed and staring with a questionable look. Behind her, Albel stared and remained silent, his gaze directed from one adult to the other. Yet the man didn’t seem finished as he looked at Nel once more before letting out a harsh laugh. “I get it now...” he spat towards her with a jeer. “You must be one of those Aquarian sluts from that sacred city of yours, am I right? Tch, figures that scum like you would pull this serene shit out…”

“Ohh and how so?” Her gaze on the other now shifted to an impassive look and from behind Albel stared intently. Unfortunately the man didn’t notice and sneered. “You Aquarians are the entire reason as to why Airyglyph is falling into even worse poverty and as to why it’s become so pathetic. A great nation is now held pitiably in your grimy hands and if the war had still went about then your weak nation would have collapsed easily. Those celestial ships and strange lights were probably some little magic trick to save yourselves when faced with certain defeat. I would have at least thought our king to have some better brains when deciding what was best, but I suppose my trust has been misplaced…especially since now he’s stained our good name with marrying that filth of a so called woman.”

Her impassive expression remained as she listened to each word spoken yet the intense emotion of ire raged a storm inside. To have her country’s name disgraced and spoken in ill with morbid words was enough to make her want to draw her daggers. Many of her subordinates and people sacrificed themselves in the war previously and she wouldn’t tolerate them to be disgraced in such a way. Her nation, friends, and majesty’s efforts to bring peace were in no words cowardly and in the war then, they did anything but turn away in front of danger. And this man’s words seem only to mock what trials her people had endured on a war placed upon them by force. Yet as she clenched her hands and went to speak, a forgotten voice spoke out and was soon moving from behind, eyes matching the same fury to what Nel was experiencing inside. “That’s not true, you shouldn’t be speaking ill of another for any pathetic reason you may have.”

The man turned his attention to the boy and scoffed; waving a pudgy hand at him almost like swatting a fly. “And what gives you the right to speak? Conversations such as these are not meat for unimportant nuisance who don’t know the first thing about-”

“About what? How to be lowlife bastards or how not to respect the country that made it so that you weak pompous worms can live your damn insignificant lives? Or how not to honor those who entered the line of battle and who died for the sake of their king; the one who places the entire nation upon his shoulders?” With a hard look directed towards the gawking man, Albel continued. “You try to act as if you have knowledge but the simple truth is that you’re only trying to make your own useless life better. If you’re so unsatisfied with what Airyglyph is deciding then, why don’t you get off your lazy ass and do something rather then rant about your complaints to others that could care less.”

At that point, both Albel and the man glared distastefully at one another; neither one standing down from the other’s abhorrence gaze. Nel stood a bit away from the two men and had a mild surprised expression directed towards the smaller child. Yet the man seemed to be pushed beyond his patience as a hand was lifted yet stopped midway by a slimmer one.” Unhand me this instant, wench.”

Nel raised an inquired eyebrow. “I believe I mentioned before that I dislike seeing kids handled in abusive ways...” With a firm authority gaze, she released him and motioned towards the other end of town. “Unless you wish for this situation to become intensified I suggest you go and make yourself scarce…”

Her firm gaze remained towards the larger man; bristling at the threat with a shaken form. Yet as the crowd around them began to turn their attention towards the scene, the man scoffed and with a glare at the two walked off leaving Nel and Albel standing in the center square. However, as Nel turned towards the boy she discovered the spot to be empty with the smaller’s form walking off towards the eastern gate. With a small groan Nel adjusted her cape and followed after; the large city of Peterny slowly returning to its average business.

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The eastern side fell into a calmer setting upon exiting the center square. The eight year old continued walking yet suddenly halted his movement and waited with an annoyed face; the sound of footsteps growing closer till stopping behind him. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, Albel turned his head and looked to the Crimson Blade who now was looking down at him with an impassive look. “Now what do you want?”

Nel gave a questionable expression. “I was making sure you didn’t run off to far after the little scene from before, I didn’t overlook what it was originally about…”

Albel gave an exasperated sigh. “Dammit……I was hoping you had a small memory loss with that…”

“Sad for you I didn’t,” She crossed her arms as her gaze turned into an authority one. “Care to explain yourself?”

“….” Albel looked down towards his feet; kicking one up slightly and placing his hands in his worn pockets. “…it’s better if you see rather then explain it….”

‘See?’ Nel’s expression showed confusion. The way Albel now talked and his posture expressed a different person then compared to the child she witnessed a few moments ago. Just what did Albel Nox have to hide that couldn’t be said?

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