Chapter 1: The First Encounter

It was a hot summer day when Aribeth, a high priest, was given an errand to Fr. Yosuke. She had long golden hair flowing from the circlet she was wearing. Her amber eyes glimmered as the sun shone. She had a firm and beautiful physique. She had a fair complex. Her skin was wet with sweat. Her robe was wet with sweat. Her sweat revealed her figure and her the shape of her breasts. She brushed a sweat from her brow as the temperature rose. She was to deliver 30 blue gems for the completion of the heaven's tear. It was then when she saw the famous Guild Master of the guild Sacred, Varil, a hybrid Lord Knight who mastered both skills of Paladins and Lord Knights. He had hazel eyes reflecting the lake. His hair was mahogany and short. His skin was healthfully tanned. He had a physique that men die to have and women die to have in bed. He didn't perspire much as though the unforgiving heat didn't affect him much. She hesitated to greet him but fate has a cruel sense of humor; Varil saw her and walked towards her. She blushed slightly and tried to avoid him, but he kept on walking towards her. She leaned slightly to the left just avoid his gaze.

"Hi" he said.

Aribeth wanted to reply but she was too shocked to reply, so instead, she turned her head slightly right and nodded.

"I never saw you before, where do you live?"

She tried to answer but the shock was just setting in.

"Why aren't you answering? I asked you a question didn't I?" Aribeth froze and didn't know what to say. Her heart was beating fast as the sweat from her forehead dripped.

"I-I'm sorry sir..." Aribeth stuttered.

"Why are you stuttering? Am I intimidating you? And don't call me sir." Varil said smiling. Aribeth couldn't tell if he was flirting or just trying to get acquainted. She brushed a sweat from her forehead then turned right.

"It's not that, its just I'm surprised you're even talking to me." Aribeth replied finally overcoming her shock. Her heart beat faster. She felt embarrassed because she was perspiring like crazy. She stared at his flawless face but saw nothing but a face.

"Is that so?" he replied. He was calm, too calm. Aribeth felt uncomfortable being near him but she couldn't help the infatuation.

"Varil!! We're late for the W.O.E." a shrill voice from afar called out.

"Gotta go, nice meeting you miss...?" Varil asked, but before she could reply, the shrill voice from the bushes called out again.

"Varil lets go!!" the voice interrupted, and Varil ran away.

"Maybe next time!!" Varil Shouted while running.

"It's Aribeth." Disappointed, she walked away. After a few miles, she could see the foot bridge Fr. Yosuke was on. Fr. Yosuke then met her and offered a hand.

Fr. Yosuke was wearing a rough brown robe. He was nearly balding and scalp was already showing. His eyes were nearly black. He showed no signs perspiring. He obviously passed his prime. His skin was staring to sag.

"What ails you my child?" he asked sincerely.

"It's nothing." Aribeth replied.

"I know it's not nothing! I know you since you were a child." he snapped back.

"Well it's Varil." she said hesitantly.

"Varil! What of him?" he asked.

"Well, he kind of talked to me."

"And that's a bad thing?"

"Well he asked me my name but had to go."

"Oh." Fr. Yosuke sighed disappointedly.

"Oh, here's your delivery." She said while handing out the parcel.

"Thank you my child." he replied, "Remember, there is more than what meets the eye."

"Huh?"

"Think about it my dear."

"Okay, bye Father." She said as she waved at him.

"Bless you my child." He replied with a wave.

She went on to Prontera where, bringing with her the disappointment she endured earlier. She wiped the sweat off of her head. As she entered the city she could see a big group of people building up near the fountain.

"What is that?" She said to herself.

"Come one, come all! Behold our greatness!" A wizard was calling.

The Wizard was wearing a white embroidered cloak. He had a medium tan. His hair was ebony and his eyes were royal blue. He was holding a peculiar branch in his right hand while holding a bunch of flyers with his arm. He was medium built and very attractive.

There, she saw the wizard throwing a dead branch to the ground. An apocalypse emerged.

The creature had 3 rotating heads. You know that monster in tomb raider 1? Well, it's sort of like that only its white and does not have the ancient finish. The creature was huge. Its arms were so built. It has a yellow binder for a neck that had a metallic finish. Its arms were big, bigger than trucks. It was obviously made of some sort of metal that can be flexed without damaging the material. It had stubby legs that looked like short metal tree roots.

"Rrrrwaaaaarr!!!" the creature growled furiously.

"Don't worry ladies and gentlemen! We have it all under control!"

Suddenly, a stalker emerged near the fountain. The stalker had dark brown hair. His complexion was healthily tanned. His eyes were glittering blue with sure victory. He was wearing a vest that showed off his body. He had a well-built physique. His abs was definitely toned. He was buff. Though he had a rough physique, he had a sweet face.

"Meet our G.M., Guile!!!" the wizard shouted as the crowd cheered.

"Thank you! Thank you! I, the G.M. of the guild Storm Riders, hereby declare our guild, open for recruiting!" Guile shouted.

The crowd cheered while rushing to the wizard handing out flyers.

"Here miss!" the wizard said while giving Aribeth a flyer.

"Don't worry, I'm not joining." Aribeth said. Guile overheard what she said and jumped off the corpse of the apocalypse and walked towards Aribeth.

"So miss, you think were not good enough?" Guile asked Aribeth, while trying to avoid the rushing crowd.

"No! It's not that, it's just that, I don't belong in a guild" she said while smiling sweetly. Guile was definitely attracted to her.

"Don't belong in a guild?!" Guile said.

"Babe, look at you!" Guile said. He looked at her head to toe, but focused at her wet supple breasts and firm thighs.

"Excuse me, by any chance, were you a vulture in your past life?" Aribeth said with a nagging voice.

"Sorry!" Guile said smiling.

"You're a loss you know that?" he said.

"Loss?" she said puzzled.

"I mean look at you! Y-you're hot!!" he shouted. He extended his arms as if he was going to hug her, but was really going to touch her ass.

"Pervert!" she shouted. She raised her hand and was about to slap him. Guile caught her hand and said, "I know all you women. I say something like that and then you slap me."

"It's not what you said it was what you were about to do!" pulling her hand away from him.

She glared at him for a while as he stared at her. They looked into each other's eyes and at that moment, Aribeth's heart melted.

"So, are joining?" Guile asked.

Aribeth was still staring at him, so Guile took this opportunity to brain wash her. He grasped her hands and looked deeper in her eyes.

"Please join us…" he said in a sincere voice.

Aribeth was under his spell. Guile came closer to her face, as if he was about to kiss her. She stood still staring at his sweet face, imagining a life she could have with him. She focused at his blue eyes which were asking her to kiss him. His hands gripped her hands tightly but sweetly. She felt immediately felt something she never felt before.

The unsuspecting Guile fell under her spell too. Her beautiful golden hair flowing as the wind blew it, enchanted him in a way he could never imagine. Her hands were soft like cotton; he truly didn't want to let her go. He looked deeper in her amber eyes trying to force the answer from her. He felt her lips coming closer. She was closing her eyes, so he did too. They felt so safe, so in love. Could this be love at first sight or just indigestion?

"Will you join us? Will you be with me?" he said sweetly. They both opened their eyes slightly, just enough to see each other's eyes. Although the crowd around them was noisy, they felt alone.

"I…"she was speechless. All she wanted to do was kiss him. She knew what to say, but she couldn't get the words out. She felt him getting closer which made her feel safer.

For some reason, he knew what she wanted. He closed his eyes and came closer. Aribeth couldn't move. She knew the kiss was going to happen, but she was having second thoughts. Was she ready? Is he just playing her for a fool? The only certain thing she knew is she felt something.

"Hey lovebirds!" the wizard called out. It took the attention off of each other.

"…have to go." Aribeth immediately replied, letting go of his hands. She ran off, confused. She never felt that way before. It was a feeling she wanted to stay, but she had to stop before she does something she would regret her life.

Guile felt alone as she ran. He was staring at her as she ran. He felt a sinking feeling in the mid chest which made him feel uncomfortable. He knew he had to have her. He knew her touch will complete him. He knew her kiss will change his life. He knew he was in love with her. His feeling of emptiness then turned to anger. He faced the wizard and said,

"What the hell Al!! We had a moment!" He shouted. His was glaring at him. He really wanted to hurt Al but Al had to interrupt,

"Sorry to interrupt, but were gonna die." He said.

"What the hell do you mean?!" He shouted.

Al pointed behind him, and Guile saw a mob going after them. It looked like an avalanche of people racing towards them.

"We wanna join!!" that's all he could make up from all the screaming.

"Al!!" Guile shouted.

"Plan B?" Al asked.

"YES!!" Guile shouted as they made a run for it.

They ran out of Prontera. Panting, Guile was still looking for any sign of Aribeth as they were running out of the city. He looked left and right as they were running. Finally, he saw her in an alley feeding the kittens in a box near the trash. She was bending down and reaching for the kittens. She was giving them a piece of fish she bought for them.

"Al, remember that time I pulled you from the burning hut?" Guile asked, panting.

"Yeah, why?" Al said.

"Well, we're even!" he shouted, and then he suddenly disappeared.

"FUCK YOU GUILE!!" Al shouted as he was running.

Guile waited until the mob dispersed. He turned to the alley where he last saw Aribeth, but she was gone.

"I miss her already…" He said to himself.