They continued their cheerful conversation when Morgan told them that she has a feeling that someone's watching them. Octavia decided that they start their training as she seems to have sensed nothing at all.
However, the cheerful archer's suspicions were right because a few distance from them, outside the walls of Avalon were Imperial spies stationed and undetected by the Gaels as the spies make note of their every moment.
Episode 11: Requeim
Back in a small Imperial encampment, just a few distance away from Avalon, Lidia was watching her men train, dissatisfaction and disappointment at their performance clearly evident on her face. As she watched them, she slowly walked towards a pair of sparring soldiers and grabbed one, attacking him as swiftly as possible. Angered at his under-developed reflexes, she merely lectured him with a, "a soldier must not have any leeway".
The soldier was spared from her wrath when a soldier announced that the scouts she sent has already arrived. In a small room, they reported what they have witnessed and revealed a stronghold which Lidia confirmed as the barbarian's hideout.
Their reports further states of a blonde-haired girl that clearly is an imperial soldier. Upon hearing this, her interest perked up, ordering them at once to "muster the troops" while she reminisces about the past and how Octavia walked away from her deeming the deed "unforgivable, humiliating and dishonorable" making hatred once again consumed her.
Meanwhile, the Gaels were having a short meeting, with Ogam warning them of suspicious Imperial activity within the borders of Albion and suspicious individuals spotted around Avalon. When their meeting was over, the group decided to take a break and eat their much awaited meal.
At the course of their dinner, they noticed that Octavia is missing and it was revealed that she has some business to take care of. This is when Arthur has started to have doubts and told Arawn that he needs to speak with him in private.
Once there is only three of them- Arthur, Arawn and Ogam, Arthur voiced out his opinion and told them that perhaps Octavia has a connection with the Army after all... While the men processed it, Morgan was quick to barge into the scene and deny the accusations, telling them that it couldn't be.
When Arawn confirmed that someone is starting to have doubts (referring to Arthur), Morgan was quick to defend her comrade saying she'll just have to erase their doubts and went ahead to the forest to look for her new friend.
However, disappointed clawed at her when she saw Octavia with two ruprom soldiers. And she decided to confront her... But instead, Octavia lied to her saying she had "sword practice". This tore apart Morgan, destroying the image with which held the perfection of friendship, the trust and the order.
In the next morning, Morgan is still undecided, trying to act cheerful, however it is apparent that something is troubling her. The others did not comment on it however.
Morgan was confused and she reached a tree, there she found Octavia with her soon-to-be apprentices and Elyr and Conur was clearly excited that they are going to pick some fruit and mushroom outside the city.
Suspicion consumed Morgan and charged at her friend. Octavia merely apologized and told her "I wasn't considerate enough."
They parted, not knowing that Arawn and Ogam were just nearby.
Meanwhile, her apprentices apologize to her for getting her into trouble, which she dismissed as nothing. Intead of getting angry, she merely forgave them and told them that it's okay and made them promise that they will never get out of the city.
Meanwhile, Limwris knocked and was admitted inside a room where the rest of the Gaelic leaders were resting. Ermin told them that she can no longer hear the insects singing. After telling them the direction where it's silent, Arawn thanked her and told her that he'll let her hear the music again in a few days.
After that, he told Ogam to prepare the rest of the warriors.
Meanwhile, Elyr and Conur were out of the city, breaking their promise just to find that mushroom they so desire to give to their new mentor. However, Elyr was caught by a ruprom soldier. Conur ran and sought help from Octavia.
Octavia seemed to remember the deal she had with the ruprom "lead us into the city or misfortune will befall to the people around you" and decided to go with the boy.
However, her way was blocked by Morgan, aiming an arrow at her. Morgan then started to lecture her and asked her if they really are friends or not. However, in the end, Morgan relented telling her that she trusted her in the past, she will definitely trust her until the end.
Octavia was taken aback but resumed her course, leaving Morgan behind. As she arrived at the meeting place, she met Lidia, who immediately told her of her dreams, their past lives and then until she reached their duel. She interrogated Octavia, asking her to explain her actions in their past duels. Octavia explained, but before coming deep into her reason, her "It's not like that" was interrupted when Morgan appeared, killed the soldier holding down Elyr, grabbed the girl and dropped her at Octavia's side.
The other soldier tried to take action but Lidia stopped him, still desperate to know Octavia's reason. Octavia ignored Lidia's inquisition and instead, told the kid to find help.
However, she found it unnecessary as the vast number of Gaelic warrior has surrounded the spot, with Arthur saying "we should help our comrades" and telling Lidia "we have scores to settle".
Lidia commanded "Total Annihilation" and this time, the tables are turned. Arthur carefully coordinated the Gaelic's movement while Lidia was too engrossed with Octavia that she has forgotten to organize the ruprom, leaving them vulnerable and easily subdued.
Octavia and Lidia had their duel, with Lidia still blaming Octavia and how humiliating it is of her that Octavia did not dealt the final blow.
However, Lidia was surprised when Octavia declared that she have forgiven her... Demanding an explanation, Lidia got a simple "It was you who hesitated. Shouldn't I be the one who was to be angry?"
Unable to accept the truth, Lidia charged, and Octavia retaliated. But history seems to repeat itself, and Lidia breathe her last when Octavia confirmed that they indeed were the perfect warrior.
The aftermath of their duel is touching, and here, the strong aspect of shoujo-ai (girl love / yuri) is expressed where Octavia mourned for Lidia.
On the spot, she told Lidia how she totally liked her...
"After I left, I realized... how I like you.... a lot. And I know that you like me, too..." (paraphrased from the subtitle)
Octavia's anguished cries echoed throughout as silence reigned... as if an homage to a great warrior who has just died in the most wonderful places- in the arms of their most beloved...
Next Episode- The Threat of the Empire...
The soldier was spared from her wrath when a soldier announced that the scouts she sent has already arrived. In a small room, they reported what they have witnessed and revealed a stronghold which Lidia confirmed as the barbarian's hideout.
Their reports further states of a blonde-haired girl that clearly is an imperial soldier. Upon hearing this, her interest perked up, ordering them at once to "muster the troops" while she reminisces about the past and how Octavia walked away from her deeming the deed "unforgivable, humiliating and dishonorable" making hatred once again consumed her.
Meanwhile, the Gaels were having a short meeting, with Ogam warning them of suspicious Imperial activity within the borders of Albion and suspicious individuals spotted around Avalon. When their meeting was over, the group decided to take a break and eat their much awaited meal.
At the course of their dinner, they noticed that Octavia is missing and it was revealed that she has some business to take care of. This is when Arthur has started to have doubts and told Arawn that he needs to speak with him in private.
Once there is only three of them- Arthur, Arawn and Ogam, Arthur voiced out his opinion and told them that perhaps Octavia has a connection with the Army after all... While the men processed it, Morgan was quick to barge into the scene and deny the accusations, telling them that it couldn't be.
When Arawn confirmed that someone is starting to have doubts (referring to Arthur), Morgan was quick to defend her comrade saying she'll just have to erase their doubts and went ahead to the forest to look for her new friend.
However, disappointed clawed at her when she saw Octavia with two ruprom soldiers. And she decided to confront her... But instead, Octavia lied to her saying she had "sword practice". This tore apart Morgan, destroying the image with which held the perfection of friendship, the trust and the order.
In the next morning, Morgan is still undecided, trying to act cheerful, however it is apparent that something is troubling her. The others did not comment on it however.
Morgan was confused and she reached a tree, there she found Octavia with her soon-to-be apprentices and Elyr and Conur was clearly excited that they are going to pick some fruit and mushroom outside the city.
Suspicion consumed Morgan and charged at her friend. Octavia merely apologized and told her "I wasn't considerate enough."
They parted, not knowing that Arawn and Ogam were just nearby.
Meanwhile, her apprentices apologize to her for getting her into trouble, which she dismissed as nothing. Intead of getting angry, she merely forgave them and told them that it's okay and made them promise that they will never get out of the city.
Meanwhile, Limwris knocked and was admitted inside a room where the rest of the Gaelic leaders were resting. Ermin told them that she can no longer hear the insects singing. After telling them the direction where it's silent, Arawn thanked her and told her that he'll let her hear the music again in a few days.
After that, he told Ogam to prepare the rest of the warriors.
Meanwhile, Elyr and Conur were out of the city, breaking their promise just to find that mushroom they so desire to give to their new mentor. However, Elyr was caught by a ruprom soldier. Conur ran and sought help from Octavia.
Octavia seemed to remember the deal she had with the ruprom "lead us into the city or misfortune will befall to the people around you" and decided to go with the boy.
However, her way was blocked by Morgan, aiming an arrow at her. Morgan then started to lecture her and asked her if they really are friends or not. However, in the end, Morgan relented telling her that she trusted her in the past, she will definitely trust her until the end.
Octavia was taken aback but resumed her course, leaving Morgan behind. As she arrived at the meeting place, she met Lidia, who immediately told her of her dreams, their past lives and then until she reached their duel. She interrogated Octavia, asking her to explain her actions in their past duels. Octavia explained, but before coming deep into her reason, her "It's not like that" was interrupted when Morgan appeared, killed the soldier holding down Elyr, grabbed the girl and dropped her at Octavia's side.
The other soldier tried to take action but Lidia stopped him, still desperate to know Octavia's reason. Octavia ignored Lidia's inquisition and instead, told the kid to find help.
However, she found it unnecessary as the vast number of Gaelic warrior has surrounded the spot, with Arthur saying "we should help our comrades" and telling Lidia "we have scores to settle".
Lidia commanded "Total Annihilation" and this time, the tables are turned. Arthur carefully coordinated the Gaelic's movement while Lidia was too engrossed with Octavia that she has forgotten to organize the ruprom, leaving them vulnerable and easily subdued.
Octavia and Lidia had their duel, with Lidia still blaming Octavia and how humiliating it is of her that Octavia did not dealt the final blow.
However, Lidia was surprised when Octavia declared that she have forgiven her... Demanding an explanation, Lidia got a simple "It was you who hesitated. Shouldn't I be the one who was to be angry?"
Unable to accept the truth, Lidia charged, and Octavia retaliated. But history seems to repeat itself, and Lidia breathe her last when Octavia confirmed that they indeed were the perfect warrior.
The aftermath of their duel is touching, and here, the strong aspect of shoujo-ai (girl love / yuri) is expressed where Octavia mourned for Lidia.
On the spot, she told Lidia how she totally liked her...
"After I left, I realized... how I like you.... a lot. And I know that you like me, too..." (paraphrased from the subtitle)
Octavia's anguished cries echoed throughout as silence reigned... as if an homage to a great warrior who has just died in the most wonderful places- in the arms of their most beloved...
Next Episode- The Threat of the Empire...
Double post for Tiara :)
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Thanks! I'll read it... I'll comment once I'm done with it...
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