Hot Spring Disaster

Chapter One: Loss

Vayne: Okay, this one will be different. First off, it's a three-way lemon, so first time doing that. And also, some of the story is based off an event from a hentai called Oni Chichi, something I randomly found while browsing the internet. Anyway, I'm just writing the story, just a random Idea that came into my head, hate it if you want. Yes, I know how I put Elsword's class does not make sense since he's 16 at the that point storywise, but for this story just roll with it. I only have three listed as I am not sure whether or not I'll have the others in the story. Leave me a review if you want me to try to work them into it.

Raven: Blade Master (27)

Rena: Grand Archer (?)

Elsword: Infinity Sword (9-13 across course of story) [P.S. Genderbent to female]

Ruben was a nice enough little village. The small community was tightly knit together, and everyone was very accepting. A little ways off, deeper inside the forest near a large river, a house sat quietly amidst the trees. It was a simple home with two bedrooms, even though the two inhabitants were married and shared a bed. A man with short, black hair was washing laundry in the river. The cold water was refreshing, even for the long metal claw he had for a left arm. He tossed everything into the basket, and as he walked to the backyard to hang the clothes, passed the kitchen window. His wife, an elegant elf with long, light green hair, was baking something in the oven. The smell of cherry flooded his nostrils, and he smiled as he began to hang the wet clothes on the clothesline. After he was done, he retired to the house, where he sat in the living room and turned the TV on. He sighed, content that they finally managed to get enough wiring to link their house to Ruben's power supply. Five years living with nothing but candlelight was very annoying.

"Ra~ven." His wife sung his name as she walked into the room, holding two plates each with a slice of cherry pie. She sat down on the couch next to him, and he graciously took his slice of pie.

"Someone's cheery today. Something good happen at the market?" Raven asked.

"You might say that. You remember that young girl with the headstrong attitude?"

"Elesis? Yes I do. Kid was sixteen when she left Ruben wasn't she?"

"Yes she was. Turns out, she has a sister as well. Haven't met her yet though."

"Wait, was Elesis in the market?" Rena nodded, "When did she come back?"

"Apparently last week. Seems like she actually went looking for her sister when she left. She said she was only nine as well."

"Well, it must be interesting having Elesis for an older sister."

"Anyway, " Rena realized she drifted slightly off topic, "Elesis wants to come here for dinner, since we haven't seen her in so long. She's changed a lot."

"When will she be here?" As soon as Raven asked, they hear a knock on the door.

"That'll be her." Rena got up and answered the door. Elesis was still wearing her armor from earlier in the market. A red dress that didn't cover her back, neck or shoulders, with separated sleeves covering her arms and hands. Her shoes were armored heels, with long white stockings. Her short white skirt fluttered in the breeze, and she also had her great sword with her, "Elesis!" Rena hugged her tightly.

"Rena! It's so good to finally see you again." Elesis saw Raven get up and walk to the door.

"Hey kid."

"Raven, how have you been?"

"It's been quiet around here, so I've been alright." Raven smiled, "How have you been Elesis?"

"It's been hard the past few years. But I finally finished what I had started."

"Ah yes, Rena said you mentioned a sister?"

"Yes." Elesis stepped inside, and placed her sword against the wall, "My younger sister, Elsword. She's everything to me, and I will do anything to keep her safe."

"Well, you better keep your wits about you. I have a feeling the bandits might try for another raid sometime soon, they've been quiet for far too long. Where is Elsword right now?" Rena was concerned that Elsword might run across a bandit while her sister was here.

"With the village elder, and don't worry about Elsword. I've taught her how to protect herself, and she's killed a few bandits when we were returning. She can hold her own."

"And she's only nine?" Raven smiled, "Impressive."

Raven and Elesis caught up with each other while Rena prepared dinner. They watched TV while they ate, a fairly interesting report about a new species of bird that had been discovered. Elesis was happy to finally be home, and wished she could stay with her friends longer, but she had to leave, otherwise Elsword would go looking for her and would get lost in the forest.

"Thank you for the food Rena, your cooking is as amazing as always." Elesis giggled slightly as Rena blushed, "However, if I don't get back soon, Elsword will come looking for me. Then she'll get lost in the woods and start crying."

"She sounds high maintenance." Raven chuckled.

"She is. I'll see you around guys." Elesis grabbed her sword, and hurried back to town. The sun was setting, and Rena and Raven decided to turn in.

"Elsword, I'm back." Elesis was greeted by a young girl, with long, spiky red hair that trailed down to her waist, running up and hugging her tightly.

"Sis! You took forever!" Elsword whined, and the elder sighed.

"I'm sorry for suddenly dumping her on you Hagus." Elesis apologized.

"Oh it's alright. Mostly she was quiet and just read some of my books. It's good to have you back Elesis, the town has missed you. You heading home? Your cottage is still there."

"Yes. Thank you for not tearing it down." Hagus laughed, and Elesis and Elsword left the town and followed the road further into the forest.

"Who'd you go see?"

"Some friends. Would you like to meet them?"

"Are they strong?" Elsword was sure there was no way her sister could lose to anyone, and was only interested in meeting people of strength.

"Yes, very strong. But they only fight if they have to."

"Bor~ing!" Elsword pouted, "I guess I'd like to meet them."

"Once you have my friend's cooking, you'll change your feelings about them." Elesis laughed, and they turned right and entered a massive field, the tall grass reaching up to Elsword's waist. On the other side of the field, was an old cottage.

"That's our house?"

"It's been years since I've been here Elsword. I'll have to fix it up." They got halfway to the house when Elesis stopped.

"Sis?"

"Shh!" Elesis placed a hand on her sword. Shit, there's a lot of them. Thirty? No, at least fifty. Shit, I have Elsword with me as well! I've just returned home, and this has to happen? Elesis saw numerous figures emerge from the tree line, rushing towards them. She readied her sword, "Here we go."

The rain was falling harder now, and a rouge bolt of lightning would strike every now and then. Rena was up, reading a book she had bought from one of the traders from Hamel that frequented the village. Raven suddenly stood up, and began to put on his armor.

"Raven?" Rena didn't know what he was doing.

"Can't you hear it?" Raven looked at her, sword in hand, "The sound of battle." Rena listened closer. To the west, there was definitely the sound of metal against metal, well obscured by the storm. Rena quickly put on her armor, and grabbed her bow.

"Let's go."

Rena and Raven ran out of the house into the pouring rain. Normal people wouldn't even be able to see, but Rena and Raven could easily see their path through the trees. They ran as fast as they could, the sounds of combat drawing nearer. Suddenly, it stopped. The only noise was their running feet, rain, and thunder.

"It's stopped." Rena felt they should head back, but Raven continued on.

"We need to see what it was. This is towards Elesis's house." They ran faster now. Elesis had just returned home, and they couldn't bear the thought of her being troubled by a badly timed bandit raid. They emerged from the trees, and were frozen in shock at what was before them. Bodies littered the floor, and in the middle of the blood soaked field, was the worst possible outcome. Rena ran forward towards the tiny figure crouched over the body of a young woman.

"Elesis!" Rena cried, and the young girl turned to look at her, pointing a broken straight sword at her.

"Stay away! I won't let you hurt her anymore!" The girl screamed. Even though it was raining, Rena could tell she was in tears. Then, they heard a strained voice.

"El...sword. It's...al...right, they're friends." Elesis coughed harshly. Elsword let Rena come closer, still eyeing her. Rena looked in horror at Elesis. A large hole was in her abdomen, and a bloodied bandit great sword not far away. She had been stabbed. Her own great sword had fallen from her hands. Rena glanced back at Raven, who was holding a bandit by the throat. The bandit was barely alive, and Raven was busy getting information from him.

"Elesis...no..." Elesis held Rena's hand tightly.

"Rena...please...take care of...my sister..." Elsword grabbed Elesis's hand.

"No! Sis don't talk like that!" She was sobbing, "Don't leave me!" Rena silently took Elesis's sword, placed both of Elesis's hands on it, and placed it flat on her chest.

"Elesis. I swear, we'll watch over Elsword." Elesis began to tear up, as did Rena. She had just returned, and now they were losing a friend. Many losing a good friend, and one losing many. Raven came up to them now, already shedding a few tears of his own.

"Ra...ven...please...teach El...sword...to fight..." Raven nodded, and she looked back at Rena, "Thank you...so much...Rena." Another fit of violent coughing, blood spewed from her mouth as her organs began to fail. She looked at Elsword, "Elsword...be a good...girl...okay? Promise me...you'll practice hard...and stay...positive...for me. O...kay?"

"O-O...Okay...s-s-sis." Elsword choked out through her streaming tears. Elsword held Elesis's hand tighter as her grip began to weaken.

"Good...bye...Elsword. I...love...you..." Elesis took a sharp breath, and never took another. Her open eyes stared blankly at the night sky. Elsword felt her sister's hand become colder than before, and covered her eyes, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Noooo!" She wailed, and Rena gently held her, letting Elsword cry on her shoulder. Raven placed his human hand over Elesis's hands, slid them down, and closed her eyes. He stood up, and walked off to the north.

"Raven?" He turned at Rena's voice.

"I'm going to make those bastards pay." Rena nodded, and cooed Elsword to stand on her feet.

"She's...sis is...I don't...want her to go!" Elsword wailed.

"Neither do I Elsword. But, there's nothing we could have done." Rena slung her bow over her shoulder, and picked up Elesis's body while Elsword, still sobbing, picked up her sword, "All we can do, is give her a proper burial."

Rena and Elsword walked back on the road, and called out to the village. Everyone approached them in shock, and followed Rena to her house. In the back yard was a large oak tree that Elesis had always sat at when she was young when she came to visit Rena and Raven. Lowe began to dig the grave, and Hagus had rolled in a coffin from the crypt. Rena laid her down in the coffin, and Elsword placed her sword on her chest, placing both of her cold hands on the hilt. Hagus helped Lowe dig the grave, and once it was done, lowered the coffin into the hole. Lowe buried the coffin, all were silent but Elsword, who was once again on her knees, crying. Once they were done, and after a moment of silence everyone left. Rena picked Elsword up, as she was crying so much she had lost her strength. She brought her to the spare bedroom that they had, helped her get out of her wet clothes, and tucked her into bed. She closed the door quietly, and got into bed herself. She would have waited for Raven, but she was so tired. She knew Raven would be alright, he was fueled by rage right now, and it was better he fight alone or else Rena herself might get hurt.

"Why?" Were Rena's last words before she fell prey to slumber.

Vayne: I don't have much to say. Wrote this at 5 in the morning. Drop me a review, check my profile for the Elsword poll and cast a vote, you know what to do.