Darkness's Home

Vayne: I forgot I had this story on the list, so sadly the big story will have to wait! This one has a (hopefully) emotion provoking storyline, as it has some cases that actually happen to people. Anyway, take it how you will, and enjoy! The setup is as follows.

Elsword: Infinity sword

Eve: Code: Nemesis

Raven: Veteran Commander

Rena: Night Watcher

Chung: Tactical Trooper

Aisha: Void Princess

Chapter One: Home?

Elrios is a world troubled by a lingering threat. Demons come and go as they please, wrecking havoc on the land. The Red Knights have their hands full trying to maintain control, as Hamel was almost lost to a full scale invasion. However, there was a small group of elite warriors who traveled the world, searching for demons. This group currently sits around a relaxing campfire, the moon a crescent blade that seemed to have been cut into the starry night sky. Not a cloud was in sight. An elf was preparing some stew over the fire, and a young man with long red hair, with a patch of black, sat not far away, humming a depressing tune to himself. Nearby was another young man, his spiky yellow hair meeting to form a long ponytail that trailed to his knees. Beside him was a girl with two large, purple pigtails, and a very revealing black outfit.

"Okay guys, dig in." Rena motioned the other two over while she and Elsword poured their portions.

"Man, things have been pretty calm lately haven't they?" Chung sighed, glad they were catching a break. Aisha pouted however.

"It's WAY too boring! I want some action!" Rena and Chung sighed and shook their heads, a small smile on their faces.

"Aisha, we've been fighting so much recently. It's nice to just relax." Rena reminded, constantly mothering over the group. Aisha scoffed.

"You're just lazy. Come on Elsword, it's boring ain't it?" Elsword remained silent, and continued to eat, "Elsword, come on!"

"Shut up." Elsword didn't move his head, glancing up and glaring at the black mage with obvious annoyance. Aisha shut up, and Rena looked at him, concerned.

"Elsword, are you alright?" Elsword finished eating then, and put his bowl down.

"No. I'm going for a walk." Elsword picked up his weapons, and disappeared into the woods without another word. They all looked after him in worry.

"Should we go after him?" Chung couldn't think about what could be wrong. Just the other day, Elsword was as happy-go-lucky as he always was, but now, he was so angry.

"I don't think it would be wise to do that." Rena sighed, "Let's just keep an ear open." Aisha just laid down on the soft grass, and went to sleep. Chung opened a book, and began to read. Rena just sat there, eyes closed as she focused on her hearing. She sighed, she couldn't even hear his footsteps now.

"Idiots! 'Are you alright?' does it look like I'm alright?!" Elsword slammed his fist against a tree, then breathed deeply, trying to calm himself. The cold night air brushed against his face, as if trying to soothe him. Elsword sighed, and continued walking. He ended up at the forest edge, and saw a small village nearby. He sighed. Bastards, why do I do this? Why do I still do this? Elsword sighed, knowing his did what he did because it was the right thing. He heard a scream, and ran towards the village, his sword and Conwell at the ready. He ran past several villagers running in fear, and saw a large, bear like demon, cloaked in shadow, towering over a young girl. She seemed to only be eight, and was curled into a ball on the floor. The demon raised a claw, and swung it down. The villagers watching closed their eyes in fear, then looked just in time to see Elsword cleave the demon's arm clean off. It stumbled back in pain, and Elsword summoned two blades, impaling the demon's legs. The beast retaliated, swinging it's arm sideways. Elsword didn't have time to block, and was knocked to the side into a wall. He didn't dodge, as the demon would have hit the girl. Elsword quickly recovered, and severed the demon's other arm, then scaled the towering beast by repeatedly impaling it. He reach it's head, then as he flipped over, sliced it off. He landed flat on his feet, and sheathed his sword as the demon evaporated into black mist. Here we go. Elsword sighed as the townsfolk gasped and pointed as the black mist surrounded Elsword, entering his body to be absorbed by Conwell.

"Demon!" They screamed.

"You're all the same, get out of our town!" A woman yelled. Elsword sighed, and glanced at the little girl whose life he had just saved. She responded as he expected, by picking up a rock and hurling it at his face. Elsword was so hurt, he didn't even catch the rock, and let it hit him square in the forehead. Elsword ran out of the town as more villagers began to throw stones, some even throwing knifes at him. One knife hit him in the calf, and he grunted in pain. He disappeared into the forest. Elsword pulled the knife out, and threw it at a tree, sinking it in to the hilt.

"Assholes!" Elsword yelled, sure that Rena heard him, but didn't care. He fell to his knees, "Fucking...assholes..." He glanced up as he heard someone running to him. It was Rena, obviously.

"Elsword! What happened?!" Rena began to inspect his knife wound, and the blood on his head, but Elsword slapped her hand away.

"Just back off!" Elsword felt like he was about to cry, and then Chung and Aisha ran up to them, "I'm nothing but a demon to the people of this miserable, annoying world! How, why should I help them!?" Elsword was furious, his mental cage holding these feelings beginning to break.

"Els-" Chung began to console him, but Elsword was so furious, he swung his sword but inches from Chung's face to silence him.

"Shut up, you don't understand! No one does...The pain...that I go through. You'll never know what it's like, to save a child's life, only to have her throw a rock at your head for thanks!" Everyone just stared at him. Rena slowly walked up to him, cautious about his unstable state.

"Elsword, you're right. We can't possibly understand what that is like. We never knew."

"Never knew? Never knew?!" Elsword was getting more angry, and Rena knew she had said the wrong thing, "Every time we save a town, you are all showered with praise while all I get is a silent insult and countless glares, and you say you never knew?! That's not knowing, that's not caring!" Tears were now streaming down Elsword's face, and he fell to the floor, slamming his fist against the ground, "I don't...even deserve...to be alive!" Rena had had enough then. She ran up to him, and slapped him as hard as she could.

"Shut up damn it, and let me talk!" Elsword stared at her, his eyes now portraying helplessness. He looked like a beaten puppy, a dog kicked out into the streets and left for dead. Rena continued, softer now, "Elsword, I don't know what to say to help with the world hating you. But we don't hate you." Chung and Aisha smiled and nodded, "We love you, you're like family to me. I don't want to see you hurt, and neither do Chung or Aisha." Rena held him tightly, "Who gives a shit what other people think?" Elsword stared at his friends. She's right. They've always been here for me, even though the rest of the world titles me as the thing I protect them from. Fuck all of them, these are real people, not those village idiots.

"Thanks...I'm sorry." Elsword felt terrible for how he had just acted. Chung and Aisha walked up to them.

"Just shut up and give us a hug." Aisha smiled, and they all held each other tightly. They headed back to their campsite, a large clearing ending in a large cliff, a rushing river thousands of feet below. They got comfortable, and went to sleep. Elsword insisted he take the first watch to make up for how he had treated his friends. Rena went to sleep first, but was worried. Elsword is so depressed now, his combat abilities will be challenged. I hope he'll be alright.

A valley in the mountains north of the group's camp.

The soft breeze flew through a beautiful valley. Trees bearing fruit, and some not, filled the valley in a thick, seemingly endless forest. From the mountain, it looked like a sea of orange, red and yellow, as if Autumn all year round. The wildlife was untouched by the troubles of the rest of the world, a Nirvana. Nestled in the center of the forest, was a massive, black castle. The giant structure was only inhabited by a few individuals. The head of the house felt the night breeze enter her room as she slept, and she sat up. Her white hair, smooth as silk, trailed down just to her thighs. As she stepped out of bed, her silk black nightgown swaying in the breeze, Oberon, a Nasod servant, entered the room holding a tray with hot tea. The seemingly young girl took the cup, and sipped it. She sighed, and changed into her usual clothes. The tight fabric was strong, and was a single piece, with a short skirt that tightly wrapped itself around her thighs and long, tight black gloves with slightly poufy shoulders. she clipped on a small white flower, securing it with two long white straps. She put on her boots, which reached all the way up her legs, almost meeting her skirt. Then with a snap of her fingers, four blades appeared near her, circled her once, and floated behind her in perfect symmetry. Someone knocked on her door.

"Come in Raven." The door opened, and a tall man, his face scarred, walked into the room. His left arm was a Nasod claw, augmented to release explosive blasts. His long sword was sheathed on his hip, and his coat fluttered in the wind from the open window.

"You're up early today Lady Eve." Raven placed his human hand on his chest, and bowed with his eyes closed in respect. Eve had saved Raven's life long ago after he was attacked and left for dead. Eve found him, and fixed his wounds. However, she had to replaced many of his vital organs with Nasod implants, and Raven was now effectively a Nasod, and wouldn't die until his systems ceased to function. Just like Eve, who monitored their systems closely. Eve valued Raven as her only friend from the outside world. She was hated, like all Nasods, by humans, and Elves never bothered with anyone but themselves anyway. Since they had met, Raven chose to serve Eve, and became her butler and protector.

"The breeze woke me." Raven grimaced. He had forgotten to close the window after Eve had fallen asleep.

"My apologies Mi'lady."

"Please, don't be sorry. Come, I wish to start the day." Eve, Raven, and Eve's Nasod servant Oberon left her room, and were met by Ophelia, Eve's other servant. She sat down on a comfy chair on the balcony overlooking her garden. She had spent almost fifty years tending to it, and had everything from rosebushes, to a hedge maze she had crafted herself. Raven walked onto the porch, with more hot tea. On the tray were also muffins, scones, and a small cake. Before Raven had come to the castle, there was no food, no furniture, nothing at all. The castle was empty. However, Raven took it upon himself to gather luxuries for Eve. He bargained for, bribed, coerced, and stole every item that was now in the castle. He made paintings to adorn the halls, a giant frame sitting in the main hall above the stairs, which branched off to the west and east wings, that was a portrait of Eve. Eve calmly sipped her tea, and motioned for Raven to sit. Despite being a race of machines, Nasods were surprisingly human. They could eat, drink, swim without harm to their systems, even conceive children. Eve sighed as she remembered these things. Why do humans see me as an abomination? I just want to be happy. Eve remembered the time she had to flee for her life, and found this ancient castle of a Nasod lord long past.

One hundred years ago

"Find her!" A man's voice echoed through the trees. Eve shivered, they were close. Eve, young and weak, ran though the forest as fast as she could.

"Over there!" Someone had seen her, and she could sense them gaining on her. She ran into a clearing, and stopped at the edge of a cliff. Her two pet drones hovered near her, concerned for her safety.

"Hey!" Eve spun around, the townsfolk had caught up to her, and were walking up to her slowly with swords, pitchforks, and bows in their hands.

"S-S-Stay back!" Eve pleaded, holding the timid little white drone, Reby. She didn't want to cause any trouble when she walked through town, but the townsfolk had had bad relations with Nasods before, and treated them with extreme, almost insane, hostility.

"You aren't going anywhere." The mayor threatened, knocking his bow and pulling the string back. As the arrow flew, Moby, the brave little black drone, intercepted the arrow. The force pushed him back into Eve, knocking them off the cliff. Eve screamed as she plummeted to the water. She sank down, and hit the rough rock bed. She felt her leg was in excruciating pain, and she realized she had broken her thigh hitting the rocks. She came up, coughing up water, and was sucked into a cave on the opposite wall. The last thing she heard before losing consciousness, was the villagers cheering.

Eve crawled out of the water, and rolled onto her back. She heard someone approaching, and began to cry.

"I don't want to die." She sobbed, and opened her eyes to see two Nasod's kneeling over her. She sighed, and hoped they would help her. Her systems were damaged from the rough water, and she couldn't move. The male, who looked like a butler, picked her up, and the maid picked up Eve's drones. They ran through the dense forest, and arrived at a massive castle. They brought her to the basement, and repaired her systems. Eve was stunned when the two begged her to stay, as their former master had perished long ago. Eve gladly accepted, "I've had enough of humans. They can all suffer for all I care."

"Mi'lady?" Eve jumped at Raven's voice. She sighed, and put her tea down in exchange for a slice of cake.

"I'm sorry. I was remembering some bad memories."

"I'm sorry." Raven stood up then, "I'm going to begin my rounds." Eve stood up.

"I want to accompany you. It's been awhile since I've had a stroll in the woods." Raven nodded, and the two left the castle.

Elsword's campsite. 3:00 AM

Elsword couldn't sleep. His mind plagued by all the memories he had of people hating him. He groaned, and got up. Rena was on watch, and looked at him.

"Can't sleep?" He shook his head, "Bummer."

"It's alright, I don't care." Elsword stretched, then suddenly began to scan the area. Rena grabbed her bow. Elsword had a strong sense for demonic presences, better than Aisha's, and when he felt something was going to happen, something was going to happen. He kicked Chung, making him jump to his feet with his cannon in hand. Rena shook Aisha awake, who groaned and tried to go back to sleep.

"Lemme sleep..."

"Elsword feels something." Aisha jumped up then, magic crackling around her hands.

"Bout' time for some action." She smiled as Elsword held his great sword tightly in both hands.

"Well get ready. It's big." As if on cue, numerous portals appeared around them. They counted the portals. Five minor portals, and one large one. That meant fifty minions and a commander. The demons emerged, and Chung set down his grenade launcher, which began to send off homing grenades as Demons rushed into range. Elsword turned to face the commander, a large bull like creature with a long sword and a spiked shield. Elsword took the initiative, parrying an overhead strike, and countering with a circular strike with his sword and Conwell. The demon blocked it effortlessly with his shield, and dropped its sword. It grabbed Elsword, beginning to crush him.

"Elsword!" Aisha looked at Rena, who shot an explosive arrow at the demon's arm as it began to move towards the cliff, aiming to throw Elsword off. It dropped Elsword to move its arm, and grabbed it sword as Elsword recovered. The demon swung downwards, forcing Elsword to block the strike with both his blades.

"Oi!" Chung yelled, and stood his ground as he fired off several rounds from his Destroyer at the commander, attracting it's attention, "Over here asshole!" Everyone gasped as The demon shoved Elsword, knocking his swords out of his hands and knocking him over the edge.

"Elsword!" Rena yelled, and saw Elsword's hand clinging to the edge. He slowly began to pull himself up, his armor weighing him down. Chung blocked another overhead strike from the commander with his cannon, and Aisha and Rena finished off the minions, and turned their attention to the commander. Then, disaster. Just as Elsword had pulled himself up the cliff, the demon, knowing it was going to die, hurled it's giant long sword at Elsword. Everyone watched in horror as Elsword was impaled. He stood there for a few seconds, his blood leaking down his legs and soaking the floor. He stared at the giant sword that had pieced him dead center, then slowly looked up at his friends.

"Good...bye..." He choked out, and lost his footing, falling backwards into the ravine. Rena ran to the edge, hoping to grab him, but Elsword, weighed down by the sword, disappeared into the water just as Rena reached the edge. Chung, overcome with rage, knocked the demon onto it's back, and crushed its skull under his foot. Aisha and Chung walked to the edge, eyes wide.

"Elsword..." Rena began to cry.

"No..." Aisha breathed, and fell to her knees. Chung walked to Elsword's sword, which was embedded in the floor from when he had dropped it. He tore it from the ground, and looked at Rena and Aisha.

"Get up guys." They looked at him, "He have to find a way across this chasm."

"W-Why?" Chung pointed down into the ravine, pointing out the top of a cave opening.

"Look at how the river flows. Elsword would have been swept into that cave. Chances are, given how it seems to be formed, it leads into a valley behind the mountains. Even if he's..." Chung didn't finish his sentence, all looking at Elsword's great sword in pain, "We can give him...a proper burial." Rena and Aisha stood up, and wiped their eyes.

"Okay, let's start looking."

"The moon is lovely isn't it?" Eve sighed, the pale moonlight reflecting off her skin. Raven nodded.

"It is." Raven suddenly stopped, sniffing the air.

"Raven?" Raven looked off to his right, in the direction of the lake bed.

"That smell...blood. And demons." Raven drew his blade, and Eve activated her battle program. They rushed through the forest, making a beeline for the lake. They were shocked by what they found. A young boy, seeming to be at least sixteen, with bright red hair, lay in a heap on the shore, a demon's long sword driven through him. Raven approached him, and removed the blade gently, not wishing to mutilate the dead. Then, the boy grunted in pain, coughing up blood.

"He's alive!" Eve sighed, and kneeled down next to the stranger. The sword had cut his heart, but Eve could save him. The boy stared at them, eyes quivering.

"Wh...o...glck!" He coughed, and Eve placed a finger on his mouth.

"Shh, don't speak. We're going to help you." He glanced at them both, then passed out. Eve knew there was not much time, and summoned Oberon and Ophelia. Raven picked the boy up, being as gentle as he could, "Oberon, engage the teleporter." With that, they faded from sight.

Raven laid the boy down on the operating table in the basement, and Eve prepared for the procedure. Oberon gave Eve the diagnosis, and it wasn't good. Almost all of the boy's organs were torn and bruised, it was a marvel he had survived the river and made it to shore. Eve dismissed Raven, and began her work. Using a complex machine to keep the blood circulating, Eve removed his injured organs, Oberon and Ophelia instantly replacing the ones she removed with their Nasod counterparts. The procedure went smoothly, and Eve activated the initialization. The Nasod implants sprung to life, sending wires to each other and connecting to the nerves in the spine so the brain will allow them to function like normal body parts. It would be some time before he would awake, and Eve decided she would have Oberon bring him to a room. Eve retired to the balcony, Ophelia bringing some tea, and noticed Raven leaving the castle to continue his patrol.

"Wow, this place is amazing." Rena sighed as they looked around the forest. Chung was busy thinking out a plan. They found the river, but Elsword wasn't there. Someone had found him, and carried him off.

"Rena, I'll stay here and take a look around. You and Aisha track Elsword." Rena and Aisha nodded, and ran off into the woods.

"I hope we find him." Aisha sighed.

"I pray he's alive." Rena scanned the floor, and had a clear path as to where Elsword was taken. They ran through the forest, the faster they found Elsword, the better. Rena took another look around, looking for the path again. She spun around, bow pulled back, as she heard a thud, and saw Aisha on the floor knocked out, and a man with a black metal arm rushed towards her. She fired an arrow, but he deflected it with his sword, and wrapped his human arm tightly around Rena's neck. She struggled for air, but soon lost consciousness. The man scoffed.

"They never learn do they? No one will harm Lady Eve." Raven stared at the elf. She seemed familiar, "She reminds me of...no, no sympathy for bounty hunters." He tied Rena and Aisha's arms and legs, and slung them both over his shoulder, both gagged. They woke up while he was still walking to the castle, and began to squirm and try to get free, "Stop moving, and you might live to see another day, bounty hunters." They stopped, and Rena and Aisha exchanged glances.

He has us all wrong Rena!

We just have to wait and see if he'll let us talk. Just do what he says.

Rena and Aisha remained motionless for the remainder of the walk.

Elsword began to open his eyes. He was sure he was dead, the room he was in was pitch black. Maybe...I really was...a demon. Hell is where I belong. He closed his eyes, and sighed. Then he felt someone touch his hand. It was warm, and soft. He glanced at the source.

"Welcome back to the real world." A young girl greeted him, long white hair trailing down her back. She stared at him, as he looked confused.

"I don't see how Hell is the real world." He chuckled, and Eve sighed.

"You're not dead."

"And why not? Hell seems like a place for the dead, and the last thing I remember was people being kind to me that weren't my small group of friends. I'm totally dead."

"Could a dead person feel this?" Eve smacked Elsword across the face, and he blinked, confused. It felt real, it seemed real. He stared at her.

"Who...are you? If I'm not dead, and your human, why don't you hate me?" Eve blinked at him, confused.

"I'm not human. I'm Nasod. And...so are you now." Elsword stared at her, "That demon sword that pierced you wrecked your organs. I had to replace them with Nasod implants, so much that you aren't human anymore. You won't die until your systems expire, which will be a long, long time." Eve wanted to know more about him, he was interesting, "Why would I hate you if I was human?"

"I absorb demonic essence because of my link to Conwell." Eve nodded her head. She knew of Conwell, and this boy had its scabbard when they found him, "Everyone loves my friends, as we travel defeating demons to keep people safe, but not me, oh no."

"How do they dislike you?"

"Have you ever helped someone, like saving a little girl from certain death and risking your life to save a village of strangers, only to have the girl you just saved repay you by hurling a rock at your head?" He pointed to a small wound on his forehead, and Eve stared at him wide eyed.

"I do." He stared at her.

"What?"

"I know what it's like. Everywhere I went, people shunned me. Many years ago, long before you were born, I was walking through a town nearby, when the whole village attacked me. They chased me into the forest, and knocked me off a cliff into the river. I was washed up here, and found by two Nasod servants who served the former master of this castle. They begged me to stay, as a servant without a master is nothing. I accepted, as I no longer had any love for the outside world." Eve held his hand, "Might I ask your name?"

"Elsword. Elsword Sieghart." Eve smiled.

"A nice name, I like it. I am Eve, Evelyn Alterysa. You may just call me Eve." Eve heard someone knock on the door, "Come in Raven." Elsword and Eve stared at Raven as he walked in with two women on his shoulders.

"I found these two bounty hunters tracking our path to the castle. Shall I dispose of them?" The girls screamed, muffled by their gags, and flailed their feet in protest, "Silence!" Eve noticed Elsword staring at the girl's faces, shocked. The girls were amazed as well.

"Elsword, do you know these two?" Elsword's shocked gaze turned into a sharp glare, directed at Raven.

"Yes. Now have this, Raven, let my friends go before I gut him like a pig!" At this, Elsword summoned Conwell, as he had noticed the scabbard was nearby, and pointed his blade at Raven. Raven calmly looked at Eve.

"Mi'lady?"

"Who are these two exactly?"

"Rena and Aisha, two of the only three people in the world who accept me for who I am. Now let them go!" Eve turned to look at Raven.

"Raven, release them this instant."

"Very well Mi'lady." Raven removed Rena and Aisha's bindings, and returned their weapons. Raven placed his hand on his chest, and lowered his head, "I apologize for my assumption, please accept my apologies." Aisha scowled, but Rena just smiled.

"We," Rena glared at Aisha, "forgive you Raven. You couldn't have known who we were." Eve was now glaring at Raven.

"However, you obeyed a direct order from me, Raven. I ordered you that if any strangers were found in the valley, you are to approach them to see if they are friendly. Not to just attack them."

"I am sorry ma'am." Raven kept his head bowed.

"Good. Go about your duties." Raven bowed, and left the room. Eve turned to Aisha and Rena, "I apologize for my butler's behavior. He is very protective."

"It's alright." Rena then sat on the bed, holding Elsword's hand, "Elsword, I'm so glad you're alright!"

"Thanks to Eve." Elsword sighed then.

"Something wrong?" Aisha couldn't see anything wrong. Elsword evaded certain death, and they had found him.

"I'm...not human anymore." Elsword looked at Rena as she laughed.

"Surviving an ordeal like that, I'd say you weren't human in the first place."

"No, Eve..." Elsword looked at her, as did the girls. Eve sighed.

"Elsword's wounds were too grave to be healed. I had no choice but to replace his organs with Nasod implants. He's a Nasod now." Aisha gasped, as did Rena.

"Elsword's...not going to die?" Aisha breathed, shocked.

"As long as his systems work, he won't ever die. Just like a Nasod." Eve stared at Elsword, "I have a question for you."

"Yes?" Elsword averted his attention from the shocked faces of Rena and Aisha.

"If you wish it, I would allow you to live here with me."

"No way! Elsword totally wants to come back with us!" Aisha stared at him, and he looked at them both calmly.

"I accept your offer Eve." Rena gasped.

"Elsword!"

"Rena, Aisha. Everyone in this world hates me except you, Eve, and Raven. Well, maybe Raven. Why should I continue to protect those who despise me!?" Rena began to speak, but Elsword continued, "I know, that you three can protect the world without me. Please, I have a chance to be happy here. The world is better off without me, so please, don't make this difficult for me." Aisha's hands clenched into fists, but Rena calmly rose.

"Elsword, I won't stop you. We'll miss you greatly." Eve looked at her.

"If you ever wish to see him, I will allow you to come visit whenever you want. I assume you found the ground route here?" Rena nodded, "After all, it does get lonely out here." Aisha began to cry. She ran up, and hugged Elsword, crying.

"You...idiot...Now who's...gonna challenge me...to see...who can kill...the most demons?" Elsword chuckled.

"I think it's safe to say, you win the competition Aisha." She sniffed, and took a tissue Eve handed her to blow her nose.

"You...be happy. Okay?" Aisha ordered him, and he saluted, making her laugh softly, "We'll come visit you, all the time. Right Rena?" Rena nodded.

"Perhaps if you want, if the demons are ever finished off, you could live here? Perhaps even undergo the procedure?" Aisha and Rena looked at each other.

"We'll remember the offer. Now we better find Chung before Raven runs into him."

"Tell him I wish you all luck, and I love you guys." Rena and Aisha nodded.

"Goodbye, Elsword. We'll come see you sometime soon." They opened the door, and Oberon escorted them out of the castle, and helped them track down Chung. Elsword sighed, and looked at Eve.

"Thank you." They both said, and both looked away, embarrassed. Wow, she's pretty cute. Elsword thought, and heard Eve leave the room. He was exhausted, and went back to sleep. Eve stood outside the door of Elsword's new room, her hand on her chest. Her heart was beating so fast, it almost worried her. He's so nice, and caring. I kind of like him. She smiled. I want to know more about him. Eve yawned, and noticed the sun descending behind the mountains. She went back to her room, and quickly went to sleep. She couldn't help but wonder what mind happen now that a new person was going to be living with her.

Vayne: Well, I like it so far. Tell me if I succeeded, did this make you think of someone, maybe someone close to you, that just doesn't seem to be accepted by society? Just a yes or no, you don't have to answer, I'm just curious if I did what I set out to do. Also, this one may or may not be long. I don't know, I haven't decided yet. Anyway, you people know what to do at the end of a chapter.