Searching

by Demonfire463

Day 1

Log Entry 1 of Lordran
Date Unknown

To whomever is reading this, I am Sir Austin, of Astora. I am searching for my brothers Sir Oscar and Sir Anthony. I have traced them to the Land of Ancient Lords: Lordran. In my travels, my searching, I met another who is searching for someone. Her name is Pinkie Pie, she is looking for her friends in Lordran. She is quite odd, what with her pink hair and exceedingly cheerful personality, especially for a place such as this. But I feel that she is keeping my spirits up as well. She is quite funny, and very nice, and most importantly she hasn't lost her mind. At least I think, I suppose it's possible. She is from a land I have not heard of before: Equestria. It isn't on any marked maps, at least none that I've seen. But anyway, I have seen no signs of Anthony or Oscar. I am getting more concerned for my brothers. I worry that they have ended their lives, in hope of becoming Undead and fulfilling that stupid prophecy. I know of one soldier that's done that already, I don't want to see any more do so, especially not my own brothers. This girl that I met isn't very good at fighting, which is both good and bad in a way. Bad due to the fact that I must protect her, but good because this tells me she is a peaceful person. She says that her land is very peaceful die to herself and her friends that she is searching for. I am in desperate need of a smith, my armor is becoming worn and my weapons dull. Wish me the best of luck if I'm still alive, and pray that I never become Undead. I will write again soon.

I shut the book with the quill inside it and look to the sleeping Pinkie Pie on the other side of the bonfire. According to my maps this place is called Firelink Shrine. I suppose it will act as the center of our journey, a sort of base camp. As long as the weather stays as this it will surely do. Pinkie shifts restlessly in her sleep. I hope she sleeps well, tomorrow I plan on checking in the Catacombs for my brothers and her friends. I'm not sure if I should bring her with me or if I should leave her here. It may he better to leave her where it's safe, but she'll surely refuse. I'll just ask her in the morning.

I wake to the sounds of a crackling bonfire. "Good morning Pinkie Pie." No response. I open my eyes and look to where she slept. Nobody's there. "Pinkie?" I scramble to my feet and rush down the stairs near the Fire Keeper. Pinkie Pie is standing on the cliff's edge. Her hair is straight and her shoulders are shaking, like she's crying. I walk up to her and place an arm around her. She turns and sobs into the shirt over my chain mail.
"What if, I never, find them?" She sobs. I hold her tighter.
"Come now, we'll find them. I'm sure of it. We've only been here one day. We could even find one of your friends today. Or one of my brothers. I look down to my shield. The crest is gold, as is the drake on it. The drake is breathing lightning to the right side of the shield. From this angle it's right. When holding it, the drake would be breathing to the left hand side.
"I've been here for almost a week. I haven't found anybody who didn't try to kill me."
"That's just Lordran." I chuckle. "Do you wish to look with me inside the Catacombs today? They aren't far." She shakes her head. I drop my shield and sheathe my Astora's Straight Sword to give her a full embrace. I release and remove my helm so she can look me in the eyes. "Alright. You stay here where it's safe, I'll check in the massive tombs. Wish me luck, stay by the bonfire."
"Okay." She says quietly. I unsheathe the sword and pick up the shield. I put the helmet back on and follow her to the bonfire. She sits down and I pat her on the shoulder.
"Everything will be alright." She smiles weakly.
"Thank you Sir Austin." I think for a moment.
"We're friends right? Just call me Austin." I smile under my helmet.
"Okay." Her smile widens a little.
"Come on, you can do better than that. Let's see that smile. Please?" I crouch down to eye level. She smiles but averts her face. "Oh c'mon, let me see your smile." She looks up at me and smiles. "There we go." She laughs a little. "Much better." I lift my visor and smile back at her.
"Thanks Austin. Good luck down there." She says quietly.
"Thank you." I stand and let my visor fall over my face. "Gods know I'll need all the luck I can get."

Author's Note:

So I've had this floating around in my head for a while. Figured I'd just write a chapter to get the idea out there. This fic is entirely human and they are both LIVING PEOPLE looking in the land of undead. And yes this is another Dark Souls fic. And yes that's Oscar of Astora he's looking for. The other two knights are made up. Tell me what you think so far, I don't know how far I'll get in this but it probably won't be a terribly long story if I decide to finish it.