Greetings! This is my first fanfic. This one is inspired by Carnival Phantasm. Mistakes may be present here (After all, this is my FIRST writing out in the public). Any constructive criticism is very much welcomed. And yes, I do not own Maple Story.

Prologue

It was a very fine day in Ereve. Knights patrolling the sacred island with a sense of pride, proud to become a member of Cygnus' Knights. And in that very same day, seven person gathered in a grand hall. The man wearing a blue pirate hat and a blue cape started his speech.

"So... Nineheart, why did you gather us all here?"

"Yesterday, we got an... unlikely invitation-"

"OOH! What is it about? A carnival?" The fiery red haired girl spoke out.

"Ironicly, yes..."

As if to prove his point, he took out a letter and started to read out.

Dear Empress Cygnus and her Knights,

Congratulations! You are hereby invited to the Maple Carnival, sposored by one and only, Mr. Spiegelmann. Before Nineheart shred this letter, I shall tell you that there will be many special events held at the carnival. All people from the Maple World will be gathering in the carnival. So if you didnt attend it, I wonder how the reputation of the empress is going to be affected, being the only one not attending this grand carnival. So, don't be shy, attend the carnival and you will not regret this!

-Mr. Spiegelmann

And yes, Nineheart was VERY tempted to shred the letter. Everyone in the room glaced at each other. Oz's face was brimmed with excitement, Mihile looked indifferent, Hawkeye looked as if he was about to have a blast, Irena was just smiling while Cygnus looked at Nineheart, her face looked as if she was begging to him. Nineheart sighed.

"To think he actually BLACKMAILED me. And the way he talks about the carnival as if it was an IMPORTANT thing! I can't believe that guy!" Nineheart snapped.

"Nineheart can we go there? Please, please, please~?" Oz begged.

Nineheart looked around, Oz, Hawkeye and Cygnus were making puppy faces while Mihile and Irena looked at him expectantly. Eckhart was just.. being Eckhart.

"Fine... I suppose a little break from work wouldn't hurt." Nineheart finally said in a tired tone.

"WOOHOO~ Now that's what I'm talking! Let's rock there!" exclaimed Hawkeye, lifting his fist up in the air.

"Hmm.. I wonder what's going to be there?" mumbled Mihile. Eckhart was seen mumbling something about staying back but then immediately canceled his intention when he remembered that everyone from Maple World will be attending. Nineheart somehow had a bad feeling about this.

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Two days later, Everyone in the Maple World had gatherd in the carnival. It was held in Victoria Island. It was very lively. Maplers chatted with each other while some others were buying things at the Special Market in the Carnival. Among the crowds of maplers, a young man clad in armor and an elven woman walked towards the square.

"So... Miss Athena, why am I HERE?" the man asked.

"Isn't it obvious? You're here to represent the Warrior class." Athena said.

"But why didn't Dances with Barlog represent them? He is the head of the Warriors..."

"You do realise that he isn't interested in this carnival. After all, you're an Ultimate Adventurer."

"I don't see how that is related! And besides, don't we have Aran to do that?"

"She is the Warrior Hero. And she belongs the the Heroes. You, Ark, belong to the Adventurers. So don't complain about it."

"... FINE! I hope this whole ordeal is worth my time.." Ark finally relented. Athena smiled in satisfication.

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"Cool~!" Evan can't help but amazed at the Carnival. He never been into an event THIS lively before. Mir was having the same reaction as his master. Aran can't help but sigh at this. Despite the fact that Evan is Freud's successor, he is still a child. Once a chld, always a child.

"Why the cold face Aran? Cheer up for once." Phantom said. Aran glared at him.

"Oh dear! Don't give me that look! It is unfit for a lady like you. Look at Mercedes, she's totally fine with the carnival."

"I don't see why I should waste my time with this when I should be training right now."

"Despite the fact that we are rather high and mighty, we do need to have a break once in while. I though you of all people should know that."

"I know but.. this is just too GRAND!" Aran said while pointing her finger to the crowd.

"You need to learn to adapt with situations. We don't need to be serious all the time. Just look at Luminous." Both Phantom and Aran looked at Luminous, who was walking along the stores with Lania. He looked very happy with her.

"Lumi, can I have that?" Lania begged as she pointed at a lollipop store.

"No! You already have enough sweets already. " Said Luminous with a stern voice.

"Please! Please! Please~?" Lania begged again with her extremely irresistible cute face. Luminous stared at her for a moment and finally let out a sigh.

"Fine, but this is the last one we're buying!" Luminous gave her a bag of mesos. Lania's face brighten up.

"YAY! Thank you very much Lumi!" She squealed and hugged Luminous' arm. Luminous can't help but smile at this.

Both Aran and Phantom who were watching in the distance have not expected this. Luminous, a light mage who is now half tainted by Black Mage's darkness who fought off and seal Black Mage was relenting to a... girl... Well, Lania IS a cute girl nonetheless. But since when did Luminous who are always serious and rational was babysitting a girl?

"Speaking of which, where's Mercedes?" Aran finally said.

"She... dashed forward to look at the Elven Exhibition. She is the QUEEN of Elves after all." Phantom answered while looking at the Elven Exhibition. Mercedes was seen explaining to the crown about traditions of Elves. She had a very proud face while she did so.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! I welcome you to this Grand Maple Carnival! The first event will be beginning in the moment! All participants please gather at the Square for registration!" Mr. Spiegelmann's voice beamed throughout the carnival.

"I guess that's us. Let's go shall we?" Phantom said while walking with his cane towards the said location. Aran shrugged and followed behind him.

I guess that's that for now. Please review as I would very much appreciate them. Oh, and for those who are wondering who is Ark, he is an OC who is basically a manifestation of ME inside. He is a Dark Knight and yes, he is an Ultimate Adventurer.