My First Friend


Elsword's breath was heavy as the cold inside the humming Core seeped into his cuts and brushed against his bruises. With a grunt he sat up, his body heavy with fatigue as he scanned the area. Aisha was getting up slowly, patting the dust off of her dark magician clothes, a scowl on her face. Rena was helping Chung up, a wide, circular scratch on Rena's arm, her clothes a bit burnt from the lasers on the way to the Core. Chibella scanned everyone over to make sure there were no serious injuries before slamming the tip of her scythe into the ground with a scoff, Zentai vanishing into Chi's shadow as she rolled her eyes, her cape flapping gently in the small breeze that echoed through the Core. Chung's El was pulsating brightly as Raven's sword dug deep into the now slain Nasod King's head, his Core cracked slightly from Elsword's Sword Fall.

"This time, I hope he stays dead." Raven muttered, irritation flaring in his eyes. Elsword rolled his eyes, standing up, using his sword as a crutch.

"I don't think you'll have to worry about that for a while." Rena said with a small smile. Aisha nodded in agreement, her gaze flitting to the cracked core in the chest of the King Nasod. Elsword followed her gaze, resting at the curled up figure resting inside the Core.

"Whatever was powering the Nasod King..was powering the Nasod," Chung said with a mutter, wiping blood from his cheek. "We should destroy whatever's inside."

"We need to make sure we destroy it too..I don't want anyone to get hurt again." Chibella muttered, her gaze flicking to the gash on Elsword's leg, which was slightly burnt. Elsword smirked.

"Yep..I'll break it open and see what's inside. Stand back." Elsword said, climbing the slick metal that was once the Nasod King, a faint warmth radiating from the Core when Elsword placed a hand on it. Standing upward, Elsword raised his sword, slicing the Core's glass in two with a swipe. Elsword kicked the glass aside and blinked when he saw what was inside. Squinting, he shook his head and looked again. Sure enough, there was a white-haired girl inside, donning a Nasod suit. She was curled up tightly, and wasn't moving an inch. Her face looked so peaceful, like she was asleep. Although to Elsword, it looked like she was dead. With a shrug, he poked her with his sword. Nothing.

"Eldork! What are you poking? What was inside?" Aisha called up to him. Elsword turned to her and said,

"It's a..girl, I think."

"A girl?" Rena said, blinking in confusion. "But..how can a girl power this gigantic monstrosity?"

"It could be a Nasod, Elsword," Raven said. "Be careful."

Elsword nodded, ducking his head inside the slightly-caved Core, delicately picking off the wires that were attached to the girl, and picked her up. Placing her outside the Core, Elsword summoned Cornwell, and with a grunt, slammed both swords into the Core, sparks flying as the creak of metal rang out. Satisfied, Elsword grabbed the girl and started to slide down. Reaching the ground once more, Elsword lied the girl down on the ground as everyone stared at her.

"Those clothes are definitely not man-made, I bet she's a Nasod." Chibella said, kneeling down and poking her face.

"Chi, don't, she might be dead." Chung said with a sigh. Chibella shrugged and replied,

"She's not, her orb is still lit, see?" Chibella pointed to the orb resting atop the Nasod's forehead, and everyone's eyes widened as the orb suddenly started glowing.

"Miss Eve, it is time to awake, please. Thank you." A disembodied voice said. Everyone looked around for the voice, but found nothing. Rena turned to the Nasod girl, and almost, as if magic, the Nasod snapped awake, revealing beautiful golden eyes. Everyone gasped and backed up, even Chibella, who fell backwards on her butt. The Nasod stood up, brushing herself off before scanning the gang. Her eyes widened as her head turned toward the King Nasod, the Core sparking like a bleeding artery. Her face registered first shock, then confusion, and finally, a flash of anger. Turning back to the gang, they all held their breath as she glared at them. In a monotone voice, she said,

"May whoever awoke me..step forward."


Eve was furious with the seven people that she had awoken to. And even more angry with the fact that the Core was beyond repairable with the tools Eve had now. A red-haired boy casually walked up to her and said,

"I woke you up. Name's Elsword, you?"

Eve scowled, scanning the boy for any threats.

Threat Level: Unknown. Her system chided in her brain. Sighing, Eve muttered, "I have no reason to tell you."

"Damn, you sound like Chibella." Elsword said with a laugh. Chibella punched his gut and he groaned. "Hey..I was joking."

"Shut it, and just make sure she doesn't attack." Chibella said in an irritated tone. Elsword shrugged and turned back to Eve, a smirk on his face.

"You mind explaining why you were powering the Nasod King and all of those Nasods to kill all of the Ponggos on Altera?"

"I would never-!" Eve said, taking a step back. "I do not attack innocents! What is wrong with you?"

"Well you were powering this thing," Raven said, "That means you must've had some reason to harm them."

"I would never do such a thing!" Eve said, her voice reaching a growl.

"Maybe there's something wrong with your memory then! We were the ones who saw it for ourselves! We know what was going on! And since we found you inside that thing, it was definitely you." Elsword said, meeting Eve's eyes.

Eve's eye twitched for a split second, and then she raised her hand.

"You..have to be the most arrogant, annoying little human I have ever met!"

SLAP!

Elsword went crashing to the ground, leaving everyone to gape at the scene while Chibella giggled uncontrollably. Eve stepped forward, glaring right into Elsword's red eyes.

"I would NEVER harm anyone who wishes to have peace in their lives! And for you to talk to a royal that way is completely aggravating. Even after all these years, you humans are still primitive in your ways!" As everyone onlooked, Eve stormed out of the Core, walking right through the deactivated Nasod, the dead lasers, and her little toys Moby and Reby until she reached the outside.


Eve slowly wandered through the forest, her eyes gazing at the blue sky that was dotted with white clouds. With a sigh, she muttered,

"System: Map, please."

Her system was silent for a few moments before replying. "Apologies, Miss Eve, but I cannot bring up the map, as this is clearly a new area that is not accessible in your data. Please go and collect the data of this area in order to pull up a map. Thank you." Rolling her eyes, Eve began scanning everything she saw that was inevitably different than the world she was once used to.

"More time had passed than I thought.." Eve said to herself as she scanned a small hole in the ground, dark eyes blinking back at her. Taking a step back, a small brown paw stepped out into the open, followed by a small figure with a peculiarly bushy tail. Eve stood completely still as it timidly walked closer to her, sniffing her. As if it smelled something good, it climbed up Eve's boot, causing her to jump. The creature climbed up her suit with ease, resting on her arm. Eve let out a small breath of relief as her scanners replied,

"Creature is not hostile, creature is friendly and docile, Miss Eve. Data shows this creature is a squirrel." With a curt nod, Eve gingerly reached out a hand, a small finger brushing the squirrel's small, fuzzy head. It closed its eyes in happiness and rubbed against Eve. Eve smiled softly, scratching the squirrel more frequently. But the squirrel pricked its ears up, stiffening as its tail bushed up. Eve stared at the creature as it jumped down and scrambled back down into its hole. Eve heard the screech of metal and a thumping sound. Turning around, she gaped at the giant, moss-covered Nasod looming over her. Gulping, she thought,

This..this Nasod...it looks different. What happened while I was asleep? Eve yelped as a drill came down on her leg, scraping it a great deal. A pain shot up Eve's leg as she turned around a fled, the Nasod close behind.

What should I do..what should I do? Eve's eyes widened as she remembered. Yes, the squirrel! I can find somewhere to hide..like a hole. Eve dashing into a thicket as the drill came down on her once more, scratching her arm. Yelling in pain, she limped to a thick brush.

This..will have to do. Sliding inside the growth, she curled up and closed her eyes, awaiting possible death, but with all hope wishing she would be saved by..something.


Elsword's ears picked up the sound of groaning metal and the beat of heavy footsteps as he walked along, trying to find the Nasod girl despite Raven's warning. Hearing a yell, his eyes widened.

That sounded like..that girl.. Elsword took off running towards the girl's location, following the revving of a drill. Summoning Cornwell and pulling his sword out from behind his back, and gripped them tightly. Bursting out into the clearing, he saw a Nasod that was covered from head to toe in Alterasia, the substance clearly eating off of the Nasod's metal.

"Target Aquired. Proceed...to..Eli-eli-eliminate." The Nasod charged at Elsword, Elsword in turn rolled out of the way, and attacked from behind, slashing through the rusted metal with ease with his two swords. Pulling back, he slammed Cornwell into the Nasod's head, and the Nasod sparked before speaking in a rumbling tone.

"Warning..warning..self-destruct in 3...2..."

Elsword's eyes widened as he jumped away, landing in a bush as the Nasod exploded into Alterasia-covered metal, a rusted piece landing over by a bush with a peculiar white boot sticking out a bit. Elsword smirked and said,

"I think you owe me a thank you. And this time, how about not slapping me?"


Eve's eyes widened at Elsword's statement.

"You..followed me?"

"Well of course I did. Plus, I owe you an apology..you didn't know what was going on, did you?" Elsword walked over to the brush, faintly making out Eve's bright golden eyes and glowing orb inside the dark brush.

"No..I am sorry for slapping you." Eve said with a mutter. "But..you did kind of deserve it."

Elsword laughed. "Yeah, I did. Now stop moping around in there." Elsword held out his hand to Eve, who stared at it for a bit. After moments of silence, Eve grabbed his hand, walking out of the brush, Elsword still gripping her hand.

"Now then, I wanna ask you something." Elsword said. Eve cocked her head and asked,

"Yes? What is it? I owe you for saving my life."

"Alright then. Eve, will you be my friend?" Elsword asked. Eve blinked, registering the question. Slowly letting go of Elsword's hand, she bit her lip.

"I..I do not know."

Elsword nodded. "I'm sorry for killing him. But he was threatening the lives of the people living here. I couldn't allow that. And besides..you're not alone anymore." Eve looked up into Elsword's eyes, staring into them, looking for a joking flash in his eyes. There was nothing but pure seriousness in his eyes as he gazed at Eve.

"So then, I'll ask you again. Eve, will you be my friend?"

Eve, who was stunned, looked around, and then looked up at Elsword with a soft smile.

"..I express gratification in your response for friendship."


Chi: Well this turned out better than I thought it would!

Eve: And it only took you three days.

Rena: Speaking of days...

Chi: Trapping Ranger comes out in 6 days! *squeal*

Elsword: I see.

Chi: So I might make one. MIGHT. She will, however, get deleted when Ara comes :x

Rena: D:

Chi: I shall name her SquishyChan and she shall be mine.

Roxie: lulwut.

Chi: Shush! You shouldn't be here yet DX

Roxie: Well, then stop thinking about me.

Chi: I CAN'T YOU'RE SO..BLUE HAIRED DX

Roxie: [Facedesk]

R&R please~