The FIRST Hero/Ashlynn fic ever!

Whoa… really? There's NO Hero/Ashlynn fics? It's my Orielle thing all over again! Anyway, I bet you're all like, "Why the HELL aren't you updating MoaG or L/OCs?"

Answer:

1. I'm lazy.

2. I have writer's block.

3. I never planned to even post either of those, so I sure have no idea what to write!

4. I have constant heat exhaustion, due to my mother not believing in A/C until it's over 110, clouding my ability to think clearly?

…That's it.

Yeah, I got suckish excuses. And I'm helping my little sister MovetheMovement write one of her stories, so she'll FINALLY have proper grammar! Check her out! Uh… her STORIES, pervs.

I'm giving the hero an epic name: The name of the greatest knight in history, he who both held the spear that pierced the side of Jesus and drank from the Holy Grail… he who was the sin of Sir Lancelot and… uh… what's-her-name… Galahad. I just had to add the part about the sin!

Random fact of the day: If you yelled for eight-and-a-half years, you would've produced enough energy to heat 1 cup of coffee.

I don't own Dragon Quest. I think that goes to Yuji Horii. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Prologue: Separation

"Yeah, I'm just an invisible amnesiac. Wait… if you guys can see me, you must be just like me! How did you get normal like that?"

"Uh… I don't really have anywhere else to go… can I travel with you?

"I'll hold down the fort here! You guys go on ahead!"

"What does she mean, 'I'll hold down the fort'? We're fighting MURDAW!"

"Well, we can't force her to go. We invited her, remember?"

"No we didn't!"

"Aw~! I wish I had a sister like Tania!"

"First, there was a great storm of fire, which wiped our city from the face of the real world. However, our magic is so strong we can detach ourselves from our bodies. We did so and escaped to the dream world. Then, Gracos somehow discovered us and sealed the island away; a spell you have finally broken. It's a shame we can never return to our true bodies. They are gone, and we are now in whole a part of this realm."

"A new leader is born every 100 years, huh? I wonder when the next cycle will begin…"

"You are the Scion of Sorceria, Ashlynn the Acolyte… it is your destiny to become Eldress of this city."

"Even in our captivity, we were not entirely idle. We watched the Acolyte grow into a fine young woman. Yea, the power dwelling within her was so strong she couldn't be contained in the curse like we. Unfortunately, it was likely the brute force of that magical collision that brought about her amnesia."

"Hurry, take this spell! I don't have much time left…"

Ashlynn learned Magic Burst!

"It is the most powerful spell of all… now… AH!

The Eldress is struck by a powerful blast, seemingly from nowhere!

"Thank the goddess… we were just quick enough, as he failed to penetrate the defenses swiftly… I can rest easy… but the rest is in your hands."

"Mortamor, our greatest foe! Like, right before our eyes!"

"Ugh! Sometimes I don't understand that Terry! I mean, who just walks out on the ruler of the whole dream world like that?"

"You have made us so very proud, Ashlynn. Thanks to you, the worlds are safe from Mortamor. And how powerful you have grown! Yes, powerful enough to be worthy of the name 'Sorceress'. I am certain the Eldress would have approved of this. Quite certain."

"So, uh… what are you saying? Am I gonna have to be the Eldress now? Hm… that doesn't sound right. How about Youngdress?"

"So, you've really done it, Galahad? Drat! I should've married you when I had the chance!"

"Oh, please! Does she ever think of anything besides landing a husband?"

"It seems like the dream world has started to fade…"

"No! We have to stop this! I don't want to say goodbye!"

"Goodbye, HMS Sparkleheart… You were the finest ship I ever sailed on… when I wasn't sick over your rail."

"What's that name you used? Did you come up with that yourself?"

"Oh, please. I didn't like, say it out loud or anything."

"Milly is such a great woman… and so forgiving, too. She was like our big sister all throughout the journey, wasn't she?"

"Galahad! Wonderful to have you back, my boy! So, the Archfiend has fallen— and all thanks to the efforts of you and your friends! Ah, peace! The skies are so clear! The air is so clean! How I have been waiting for this! …And to think we owe it all to my son. I must be the proudest father in the world!"

"Galahad… you've been through so much, my son, but your adventure is finally at its end. Now you can start enjoying life as prince of this kingdom."

"Speaking of enjoying life, my boy, who's this pretty girl you've brought with you?"

"What? Um, you mean me, Your Majesty?"

"Heh, heh. Nice work, Galahad! Aren't you a chip off the ol' block! It's about time you brought home a little lady."

"…"

"…"

"…"

"What?"

"Ahem. My dear…"

"Oh right! We have a party to prepare for! I've invited all of your friends!"

"What's the matter, Galahad? Why aren't you dancing? You and that Ashlynn make a cute couple, you know. Where is she?"

"Ashlynn! Ashlynn!"

"Hm… now isn't that a shame. The young lady who just ran upstairs looked ever so lonely… And on such a joyous day…"

Ashlynn is fading away!

"Oh, hey, Galahad… I hate to say this, but… it seems my time here is almost up. I'm not like the rest of you. I don't really have a body left in this world. I guess this is goodbye… Galahad…"

Ashlynn hugs Galahad. She feels incredibly light.

"Say goodbye to everyone else for me, too… Tell them… I'll never forget the time… we spent together…"

And… credits! You gotta admit, that was the WORST ENDING OF ANY NINTENDO GAME! WORSE THAN OoT. I EVEN HAD TO ADD THE HUG PART IN. And yeah… this is post-game. I played through the entire game again to get these lines. Don't worry, after this there'll be NORMAL story-format writing. I'll update MoaG when I feel like it.