Chapter 1: Two Salvage Brothers
A clear blue sky, shiny sunlight, and the sea but not just any sea it's a sea of clouds far as the eyes can see, along with other clouds higher above the sky.
When I was little, I used to hear stories about our world and it always been my favorite. The legends of how our world was made as we know today: According to legend, the people of Alrest originally resided with their creator, the Architect, in Elysium, atop the World Tree. However, for unknown reasons, they were later expelled from the land. The Architect then sent the Titans to save them, and since then the Titans have been the home to all inhabitants of Alrest. However, the Titans are not immortal, and eventually they will perish and sink beneath the Cloud Sea.
Deep in the sea of clouds, two young boys in deep diving suits swimming deep into the ocean and spotted a large box at the floor; they launch grappling hooks at the box and reel themselves towards it, they place a device on the box and an air bag pops out making the box float up.
Sometimes I wonder if the legend is real, about the place Elysium on top of the World Tree and thought of what the world is like before how it is today. My big bro thought about it too, even though we're not blood related we treat each other as brothers. He always wants to help other putting them before himself and that is what makes him a cool guy.
The two boys hooked up the box onto a hook and they swim to a small platform standing on it as one of them press a button that made the platform move up along with the box going to the suffer. Once they suffer above the sea clouds with the crane pulling them to their… boat with a small house-like hut, some grass, and some things outside, setting the box down and they jump off before taking off their helmet.
"We really do need to buy ourselves a new depth probe…" One boy signed. He has brown hair and gold eyes, talking off some parts of the suit.
"It seems to work fine to me, Rex." The other boy said. He has black hair and blue eyes, though he is a boy, his appearance resembles a young girl. He is three years younger than the other boy named Rex and a foot short.
"Rana, the ping was off by 150 peds to the east. That's not gonna fly!" Rex said removing the hook from the box and went to grab something.
"And what about the treasure? Was it in line with your expectation?" An old man voiced asked as Rex grabbed a crowbar and went back to the box.
"It seems pretty solid. Didn't even have to reinforce it too much. Ever with the labor costs, we should be able to turn a decent profit." Rex said analyzing the box to look for an opening.
A long neck raises revealing 'himself' to be a Titan that Rex and Rana are living on.
"Honesty, it takes you two days to run a structure analysis… yet somehow you can gauge the profits in an instant?" The Titans said always surprise that a young boy like Rex can be smart when it comes to salvaging.
"Come on, Grampa, Rex is just REALLY good at being a Salvage like the others or any better!" Rana complimented on Rex's skills.
"Thanks, little bro, at least someone doesn't rain on my parade." Rex said as he pierces the crowbar into the little opening getting ready to open the box.
"And you know Gramps, I'm in the salvaging trade for the cash!" Rex exclaimed forcing the box to open.
"A little business sense goes a long way, all… right?" Rex opened the box and unexpectedly as two large crab creatures pops out looking all angry.
"Whoa! Those are King Crustip, it's must have been living in that box as its home!" Rana surprised.
"Nothing we can handle, little bro." Rex smiled as he tosses a spear to Rana as he catches knowing they're going to do some fighting.
Rex and Rana fought off one King Crustip each for them; one fighting Rex tries to attack him with its claws but Rex dodges them then slashes at the sea creature with his sword, Rana keeps his distance with the long reach of his spear as he thrust the sharp tip at the crab creature as it defend itself until Rana pierces through the middle killing AND Rex has also finished off his foe.
"Phew, that was close." Rana exclaimed.
"Glad to see you boys are doing well in battle." Gramps smiled proud to see the training they did under his teaching.
Suddenly, two more King Crustips came up suffer jumping at the boys as they seem to be friends to the ones Rex and Rana killed, but just before the crab monsters could land on the Titan a large sword over 6 feet tall slashes at the crab creatures cutting them in two as woman appeared.
"Mama!" Rana cheered.
This woman is a muscular, mature looking woman having ivory-colored skin, black hair in a ponytail with a left bang that covers most of her forehead, blue eyes behind spectacles and she is extremely voluptuous. The most distinguishing feature of the woman is her enormous bust which is restrained behind a tight, purple, apron-like dress. She also has purple sleeve arm brands, light-purple transparent back skirt with flames design, and has star shape crystal on her chest above the cleavage. Breasts sizes: M-cup.
"Glad to see you showed up just in time, Cattleya." The Elder Titan pleaded.
"Of course, Azurda, I wouldn't want anything happening to my son while I'm around." Cattleya said patting on Rana's head as he smiles.
"You know, it still amazes me that a Blade became a mother after being awaken by her Driver." Rex commented on the relationship between Cattleya and Rana.
"It still surprises to me too, but I'm glad to have someone like you with us!" Rana smiled as he hugs Cattleya with his head under her breasts.
"Same here Rana, I'm glad to have you as my Drive and my son, and it seems we'll be having sea food for lunch." Cattleya stated seeing the dead crab creatures.
Later, the crabs are finished cooking well enough for the others to eat, Rex at the sea clouds thinking about the legends of this world Alrest and worry that the Titans are beginning to die out.
"A-ah… the brazier does my weary old bones much good." Azurda said feeling good.
"Want me to move it, Gramps?" Rex asked.
"No, that's quite all right. Leave it right there." Azurda declined saying it's good where it is.
As Rex, Rana, and Cattleya enjoy eating their lunch they heard a whale-like cry from a far distance and look towards the sea cloud, spotting a Titan seem to be crying in pain then splash into the water as it took its final breath making the water shake a little.
"Not another one…" Rex worried.
"More Titans have been dying lately." Rana said sad, holding onto Cattleya's hand.
"Mmm, a lot more than usual." Azurda said.
"I hope there weren't any people living there, otherwise they would've left by now." Cattleya concerned worry this may happen to Azurda one day.
"Hey, Gramps, d'you think… Fonsett Village will be gone too one day?" Rex asked thinking about his home village.
"Well, it may not be today or tomorrow, but yes, it will fall someday." Azurda answered aware that he too will fall like all the other Titans.
"At this rate, we may have to live on boats." Rana sadden looking at Azurda.
Rex turns around as his sights set on the World Tree.
"Say, you Titans came from the World Tree, right?" Rex asked.
"So, they say, for what it's worth." Azurda answered and reminded Rex that he was born here on Alrest and not sure about his ancestors.
"Can it really exist? This Elysium? And the creator who's said to live there?" Rex asked wondering the legend.
"A land of plenty, atop the World Tree… if such a place did exist, perhaps we could all live in peace." Azurda said thinking of all the fighting for land that's been going on in the world.
"Yes, no more fighting and everyone working together, that would be something to live for." Cattleya hoped as she holds Rana's hand in hers and everyone looking up the World Tree.
"If the divine Architect can see us now, I wonder what he thinks…" Rex wondered, hoping the Architect may have the answers for the world's problem.
(Argentum Trade Guild)
The group have made their way to the Argentum Trade Guild after Rex decided that they have gather enough haul of treasures for today and went on with Azurda swimming there as a transport though hope to take a nap for a while but knew Rex won't let him rest just yet.
Rex and Rana went to make the negotiation to sell the stuff they got with Cattleya coming along wanting to make sure things go well.
Rex saw a large fancy ship thinking it's awesome.
They went to the Central Exchange to speak with a Nopon named Melolo to exchange the stuff they got hoping to get some good amount of cash, though today is not exactly what Rex hope.
"What?! That's it?" Rex asked shock.
"Is life, meh! This still more than I give to non-friend!" Melolo explained. "If you bring military supplies, then you get good price." She mentioned as she and the others turn to see a few soldiers standing nearby.
"Ceasefire between Mor Ardain and Uraya not keep for too much longer, methinks." Melolo said.
"So, weaponry is on the top list for trades these days now." Cattleya signed thinking this way bring worse than better.
"Don't worry, Mama, me and Rex don't do those kinds of business." Rana assured.
"Oh, is shame! Rex and Rana good salvagers with Blade by their side, could be good way to earn pretty penny!" Melolo said decide to drop the subject and went back what they were doing.
"We'll take the offer; 200 now, and you know what to do with the rest." Rex accepted the offer.
"Okie-doodles! Sending money to Corinne of Forsett Village. Is right?" Melolo asked making sure she got the deal correct and Rex said yes.
"Is beautiful thing! Sending money home at such young age. I tounched!" Melolo mood of Rex and Rana's deed for a town, wishing her own dum-dum littlepon did the same, they said their farewells and Rex's group went on back to Azurda.
As they're on their way, a Nopon they know with two men with him walk up to them.
"Rex, Rana, and Miss Cattleya." The Nopon greeted them.
"Pupunin, been a while!" Rex smiled seeing a good friend.
"You all looking high spirits! Ah, no, how say… Yes, peppy!" Pupunin said.
"We're doing fine, did you come to us for a job?" Rana asked knowing something about a job whenever they meet Pupunin.
"Something like that. Ah, by the way… Rex and Rana come from Fonsett Village in Leftherian Archipelago, yes?" Pupunin asked.
"Indeed, they are, and I was awakened there as well. Why?" Cattleya asked curious of what Pupunin wants.
"You three should go straight to boardroom of Chairman!" Pupunin said as the three took that by surprise.
"We're being summon by the Chairman?" Rana asked.
"Yes, Chairman Bana ask for Rex and Rana by name!" Pupunin answered.
The three are all shock to hear that the Chairman of the whole guild wants them to come see him in person, the only time Chairman Bana ever called someone to his office is for a special job with bug payment that can also be dangerous. Cattleya is getting a bad feeling about this worry that something bad and dangerous may happen if they take whatever job Chairman Bana has for them, she hopes that it doesn't come to the boys.
KO a new story is born and hope you all enjoy it!
Yep, another new Queen's Blade crossover with Xenoblade Chronicle 2 this time, as you can tell Rana with one of the main characters alongside with Rex and Cattleya is Rana's Blade who still plays the role of mother in this story, like her anime counterpart, with some new details I added. There will be other Queen's Blade characters coming to the story as well either as Humans or Blades on which of them.
There will also be some sexual scenes as you may have guessed with some lemon scenes coming in future chapters. And both boys will get their own harem as well. Hope that's not doing it too much.
KO comment, favorite, and follow through of how this new story will go!