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Chapter 5 Home is where the Heart is (Ubberific) GMed by ranger


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With the heavy blade no longer weighing her down the rogue quickly swam to the surface of the water. Already she heard the sailor stumbling around on deck and shouts of orders. It seems the captain was not going to leave until the would be theif was captured. Making her way to the shore Rikke could catch her breath slightly and plan her actions more reasonably. In truth where she was right now could let her slip away with out being spotted. But she had no idea where she was or where to go.
 
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Perhaps more so, the rogue certainly did not want the townsfolk to be held at fault, before she left she had to make sure the Captain knew exactly who robbed them. If he was going to direct the fault somewhere, she'd have to catch it!

Still surprisingly, the fair swim and dive did wind the girl just a little bit more than usual. Infact, was the blade so heavy... or had she become a fair bit weaker than before?

Shaking the thoughts away, Rikke focused on the here and now. Sitting down on one of the larger rocks on the beach, she'd place a finger on her lips and think... What to do now?

Well first things first, she'd need to return to the town. If there was a search party, she'd likely see it or the captain himself there. Staying out of view for now, the rogue would look for a way back to town and then look over the events there.... perhaps even looking for a good place to hide, after she'd bring the heat upon herself.

Or better yet! If she could just get a horse...
 
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Getting back to the town was simple enough and indeed the streets now crawled with pirates on the look out. Though to be fair they didn't seem to be mistreating the townsfolk. In the center of the town stood the captain and all of the horses. His strong voice clearly heard above the din. "Okay lads the perp couldn't have gotten far. If at all possible capture not kill. I want to meet the soul brave enough to steal from RedDog."
 
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They rounded up all the horses?! Rikke dawed to herself, there goes that plan. Still with how the streets were placed out, as well as the girls natural speed... hopefully she'd be fine.

With the pirates quite fervent with their search for now focusing on city center, Rikke saw the majority of the pirates right then and there, including the Captain. The heroine took a light breath and prepared for her 'plan', before taking a deeper one and starting her grand reveal!

"Hey~o! Captain Jack!" suddenly a feminine voice pierced the pirate grumbles as on one of the streets some distance away from the pirates stood the brazen and most luscious orange haired beauty! Something sparkled in her hand as she waved to the group "Thanks for the loot! And sorry about the sword!" she'd place the glass mug on the road and beam a smile to the crowd, before bolting to the nearby alleyway and away!

Hopefully the pirates would come see her little gift... not to mention hopefully the rogue pulled the mark away from the town and onto herself! She just had to make a clean escape now!
 
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Calling out and setting down the sparkling jug the rogue dashed over not hearing what the pirate captain was saying. Running she found no pursuit and easily cleared the town. Looking back no one seemed to follow her letting the rogue quietly slip away from the place. Though as she left she felt something in the air change, like a fervent energy had just filled the air. Maybe it was her excitement or the joy of a heist gone right for once it was hard to tell.
 
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Well she'd certainly not complain about a clean escape! Rikke grinned happily to herself and after doing a few more dodging turns cleared the town and caught a breather, dusting herself off and fixing her hair. That went far more smoothly than she could've hoped!

There indeed seemed to be a strange shift in the air, perhaps in all the excitement she'd hardly noticed that a storm was rolling in? Though it did feel just a little bit magical... whatever the case may be, somehow the girl suspected she'd better not be near the pirates when the energy activates. Heck, now with some proper loot and weaponry on her, Rikke was free to continue onwards! She'd just need to wait out the pirates begrudged retreat back to the seas.

And since she was out of town as is, perhaps it was time to return what she borrowed. The little monument to the Spring Goddess was a in a excellent spot to overlook the town, the heroine could pay off what she borrowed at the same time too!
 
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Rikke reached the spot easily enough and paid back what she owed only to find several more offerings having already taken their place. Still it was probably best not to ruin a relationship with a goddess right. After that was done Rikke watched the town and ship a moment. It didn't seem that it was leaving any time soon. Sighing to herself she felt a strange uneasiness in her stomach before the world blurred around her. In an instant Rikke was back on the ship only this time in a cage with shackles locking her in place. Nearby stood Red Dog with a a grin on his face. "There she is... my my what a lovely little theif." The men around her laughed. "Its a shame that you didn't realize what was in the jug." The man held up the vessel for Rikke to see. "You see I picked up this little bauble several years ago, and inside it is a jinn. Not a powerful one but strong enough to grant me one wish a year." RedDog would have the jug moved back to his cabin. "If only you had known.. no doubt you would have made quite the fortune for yourself.
 
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Thankfully the girls trip went smoothly as she'd soon enough reach the small monument "Hey~ I'm back." Rikke beamed the small little haven a smile and knelt down "And I do believe I owe you." the girl wouldn't be stingy and do exactly as she said, she'd count the coins and leave twice what she owed, before placing a small emerald on top "That ones from me." she'd nod to herself and lean out.

Unfortunately the pirates didn't seem to be in much of a rush, giving way to a slight sigh from the rogue. Still getting comfy on the grass the girl would open up the pouches and count just what haul she got... "Ha~!" she'd grin widely as it seemed each coin was printed exquisitely and was of great value! Heck this was the most denarii she had on hand for a long while! Raiding the raiders certainly payed.... o~~ff.... In a instant the girls giddyness seemed to be replaced by drowsyness? "W-what..." the girl felt herself dizzy briefly as she'd fall onto the grass, the world all around her an absolute blur for the briefest of moments.

Just as quickly as it came, the strange sensation seemed to go away... though as Rikke shook the dizzyness off, she couldn't help but notice the sea sounded... very strange, almost like snickers of men--- only for a whistle to echo out?! "EH?!" Rikke opened her eyes only to note she was in a cage, her hands bound behind her by what felt steel cuffs?!!

Rikkes shot up into a sitting position as she looked around side to side in a frantic clearly shocked manner! What had just happened?! No less she'd recognise this crew and especially the Captain! "Oh..." Rikke felt her stomach sink, as she'd smile sheepishly to the crew... well she was in big big trouble now!

The captain seemed to waste absolutely no time to dispell the clear confusion in the girls eyes as it turned out, the jug was not trapped wind or some enchanted wine! "A Djinn..." Rikkes eyes widened as she looked to the bottle, no wonder she felt a clear magical presence from it! Still it seemed with the Djinns of all things aid... Rikke was caught!

"Wait! You used your only yearly wish to get me?!" Rikke blinked in shock, as her current predicament just didn't quite hit her in full yet.
 
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The captain smiled "Aye you by far are a prize worth wishing for. After all how many men can say they caught the famous Rikke D'aleru. Hero of Endus, slayer of demons, and Champion of house Pesli." The captain threw up his hand causing the gathered crew to shout out in excitement. "Not to mention a exquisite ranked escort of the Silken Princess." This seemed to draw several very uncomfortable looks to Rikke.

Just as the looks got dangerously greedy a female voice called out. "And none of you louts better dare touch her. She is blessed by the goddess of wind and favored of the sea. So unless you wish to be stuck in the dulldrums you best remember how to treat a lady kindly. Thankfully sailors have always been superstitious and those who looked to cause the most trouble soon backed off. Turning to her would be savor Rikke found a grey tailed kitsune with an eyepatch over one eye. She wore what could only be a bandage wrap and trouser. She wore a long blade at her side with a slight curve. "Besides she is the captains for now."

Moving over to the grey tailed woman the captain kissed her. "Well said Shala. But alas my heart is only every yours." At this the woman punched the captain in the arm where he had been shot causing a strong laugh from the crew. The captain yelped slightly before throwing Shala dirty look but friendly smile. "Still my little theif those titles only add to your value. The true worth is that your supposed to be dead."
 
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They knew who she was?! How! She'd have only called out to them from a distance! Rikke leaned away with a sheepish smile, only for her introduction to grow from grand... to of exceptional interest to the male crew!

Rikke blinked and looked around, much to the dark smiles and perverse gleams all around, spurring a very innocent smile from the girl and a cold bead of sweat to roll down her face "W-Who you must be m-mistaken..." she'd lean backwards as seemingly the tide of crew leaned forward closer to supreme beauty just beyond some cage "I... I...--" only for some different females voice to pierce the seemingly created front, everyone instantly straightening up and even looking away?

The rogue looked surprised at the sheer authority the female commanded and quickly turned to the source, which revealed to be a kitsune of all things... a gray and eyepatched one at that! She was saved!... sort of.

The girl would remain silent as she'd listen out the kitsunes words, clearly relaxing as she continued... seemed the pirates would not be her enemies. Infact, the good news seemed to keep coming as even the Captain revealed himself to be a old-school romatic! Sighing with relief, even Rikke joined in on the laughter with a subtle chuckle at the sight... only for the Captain to share the final tid-bit of news "Dead?" the girl blinked at the odd news.
 
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"Oh you seemed shocked. What was it Shala.... how many years has this hero been missing?" The woman looked over at the captain and sighed playing along with his game. "Ten years sir." The captain smiled and looked at Rikke speaking once more. "Yes ten years sense the hero vanished. There was quite the reward for your return, but alas I have heard no new news about a reward for some time. Still I bet a I could get a fair reward for dropping you off at Endus. Of course you may have left under ideal situations so I will have to insist you stay in my cabin. Shala free her and make sure she is comfortable. Boys hoist the sails we head for Endus.

The woman named Shala moved over to Rikke and opened the cage but left the shackles in place before leading her to the cabin. Once inside she freed her hands and handed Rikke some food before standing across the room from her arms crossed.
 
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Rikke blinked as she felt almost a sinking sensation... ten years? "Wait... what are you talking about?" she'd look between them, but more focused on Shala "Ten years? Y-you must be mistaken." the girl smiled unsurely, but no doubt the discussion would have to wait till later.

The girl had little reason to resist as she'd smile and stand up, though looking at the occasional admirational glances her way she'd just barely resist dropping a sly comment... though it was best not to push her luck with the lusty sailors. Even if they did indeed seem to take the captains words as absolute law.

Returning to the room, Rikke would find it similar as she left it - a slight mess. Smiling casually the girl would get comfortable and finally feel relief from the shackles "Thanks."

Though as for food, she'd look to the meal in silence and then to the Kitsune "Ten years? Rikke Daleru..." the titles matched so it had to be her, but this time gap... she did not recall a thing, last she knew she woke up near the village... thats it.
 
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Shala would sit across from Rikke her one sea blue eye locked on her. "Ten years or so the tale goes. The hero Rikke brave and true battle a dark knight in a land made new. In the face of darkness and defeat our heroine did not retreat. The mountains shook and castle tumbled but our hero did not stumble. From peak to peak their swords did clash, till it came to the final slash." Shala coughed a little "I forget the rest but there was something about the light of hope yadda yadda yadda. But no matter which one ya hear they all say the same you vanished into thin air. Of course from what I've heard thats nothing new but for the length of time well people get all sappy for their hero's." Shala yawned before taking an apple and biting into it. "Ya know there is a giant ass statue of you in Endus? I don't know who they got to make it but I would get a refund. After all your boobs are not that big. The artist must have been a perv.
 
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Rikke snickered lightly "Yeah... I always get that." for some reason the artists seem to always take a bit more liberty with the girls already wonderous assets "But so... people wrote songs?" she'd think back "Strange... I've fought alongside angels. The few townsfolk that were there, hardly even knew my name... or much of the outside world." seemed bards always had their ways.

The news was certainly flattering, not to mention the girls act was hardly one deserving of a statue... albeit she hardly recalled exactly what went on after she went to the fortress with the angels.

"Still it's wierd, you know... to be regailed as this hero." Rikke smiled to the kitsune kindly "I just do what comes naturally... Gods if people start recognising me on the streets, I'd have to leave to some foreing land or something." she'd lie down on the bed comfortably and laughted lightly "It's actually a burden to be a true hero to everyone, people expect you to act in a certain way... when maybe you'd do something else entirely."

Somehow hearing that there were now statues and ballads about the girl, both made her open up a bit more as well as rush certain feelings through her body... If she returned to Endus, how would she be greeted now...
 
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"Is that what your worried about?" Shalla would move her gaze to the apple and take another juicy bite out of it, before looking up and away in thought. "Rule of the wandering Heroine 23 Be true you yourself at all times." She would shrug. "Or something like that. Tales will always be over the top Rikke and hero's are people too. Take Red Dog hes a pirate of pirates. Do you think people know that. He dose it out of a sense of justice he has not because people expect him too. Of course he is an over the top git and would love even a shred of fame you have." Shalla would set her apple down and afix Rikke once more with her eye. "Besides the tales have been so bloated now none would know you unless they knew you. Like a certain pirate ghost from a certain beach." Shala would give her a little wink. "But we all have our secrets don't we."
 
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"-Aspiring- heroine, thank you very much." Rikke smiled widely to the kitsune... she certainly felt ad undeniable familiarity or well closenesss to the kitsune, though she could hardly place it why. Still it was very clear the kitsune knew a lot more about Rikke than anyone could possibly know. It was only whent he Kitsune hinted at her origins, would foggy memories of warm sands and sunshine, as well as quite a bit of fluffy tail mischief would rush back to the girls mind. A ghost pirate, a kitsune... and a goddess punishment.

"Shala... Have we met each other?" The rogue raised an eyebrow and looked to her curiously, though no doubt the answer would not be straightforward spurring a smile from the heroine.
 
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Shala would only smile at Rikke before they got interrupted by Red Dog walking in. "Oh such a treat two beautiful woman in my cabin. Whats a red blooded male like me supposed to do. Shala would turn her head over and look at the captain before getting up and pressing her body close to his and fondling his crotch. Leaning up she would whisper in his ear before smirking and heading out.

Face flush the captain tried to hid a certain part of his body from Rikke. "Gods that woman..... hehe she is more than I can handle." Choosing to sit at the table he would instead focus on Rikke. "Now my pretty bird if everything Shala told me is true then you are worth quite the reward to your friends.
 
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Rikke snickered at the sight and only lightly shook her head, well she could certainly guess who of the two dominated their private activities "Oh~ a brave hot-blooded captain, I'm sure you can manage." the rogue gave the man a sly wink, probably hardly aiding his 'hiding' attempts.

"Well... it's not a bounty, 'Red Dog'." Rikke explained with a casual smile "I'm pretty sure my friends just want to see me safe and sound. Doubt they'll be stingy with a reward for aiding me." she had to change the mans outlook... for what she'd say next "Since I'd rather not return to Endus. Not yet."
 
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The man looked at Rikke a moment. " Well not that you have a choice mind you but I always do enjoy a tale or two. Why wouldn't want to return to your friends? The fame and fortune that no doubt awaits you even that spicy Red Head everyone talks about. It seems you have so much waiting for your return. Why delay it?"
 
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Rikke remained seated on the bed, her legs now crossed over as she'd smile nostalgically "To see my friends again, to see Jess... I'd like that. Very much..." the girl looked outside the very window she leapt out, still sitting on the bed "But... if I do return to Endus, to the chorus, to the statues and to the fame. I would no doubt be regailed as almost a goddess, the heroine that came back from the dead." she'd snicker and sigh lightly, still keeping a smile "Once again, I'd be the hero and inspiration to some, an example for everyone to follow."

Rikke turned her gaze to Red Dog "Believe it or not, Red. I've never done what I did for fame, glory or riches. I've always been just a overly curious thief or a kind adventurer, but eventually I got mixed up in grander and grander things. First it was just a rescue of a house, which in turn became my own family." she'd snicker "It was the first time I was regailed a hero, but it was just among us. I could still be my own imperfect self, since it was just among us." she'd continue "Without even realizing it, later I'd get wrapped up in a civil war against corruption and demons, earning the title of a Heroine across a whole region. This was in Endus, Red."

"Already then I had people starting to shower me with titles, people that looked up to me... I couldn't let them down, not when so much hanged on my actions. Not when so many eyes were on me... I couldn't show my imperfections anymore."

"Then, there was a tale of a rescue. One that the bards may have never sung, where my rescue turned into the act of killing a tyranical being. A creature of immense power and darkness..."

"You likely heard the other stories as well, but... I'm glad I'm a hero to people, but... breaking away, just doing something I enjoy. I myself seek out or get messed up into, it's then I really do feel like myself. It's when I can be me, not this ideal pure hero. I don't have to lead by example, altering what I do just because far too much weighted on me, far too many looked to me."

"When I'm the hero of Endus, the revered figure again... I could never sneak onboard a pirate ship to perhaps attempt to er... borrow some items, I'd not have a genie suddenly capture me. I'd have to be someone else... I don't want that again."

"It's why I don't want to return to Endus. Not because I'm not happy about what awaits me, nor because I don't want to see Jessica and my friends. It's just, since I've a chance I want to stay free of the burdens I've carried for so long. I have to take... atleast for a while."
 
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