Here's chapter 2. This time it will be more Raven and Chung's link with Elsword with a little bit of the link between Els and Add. The girls will make their fist apparition in the third or fourth chapter depending on how I feel. The pairings are open, just not Elsword/Aisha and Raven/Rena. Also, there will be a little suprise with Add. Finally, enjoy the chapter! :)

Chapter 2: Help me...

Author's POV:

The atmosphere is very tense. Does Elsword stab Chung or not? Slowly, Raven turn his head and watch the scene. Fortunately the prince is not hurt badly, but his left arm had been cut deeply by Cornwell. The Reckless fist look at Elsword's face and was surprised of what he was seeing. No emotions were in the face of the boy, just nothingness. It's like he is not there but he is. Before Raven could say something, the Mastermind acts before he could.

- "Els, can you hear me!? That guy is not an enemy, that's your stupid friend Chung! We're not here to hurt you, we're here to help." The helpless voice of Add gives Raven the power to continue what the crazy teen was trying to do.

- " Add is right Elsword. Chung is your best friend, you promised to each other to never betray the other. I know you were not lying that day. You've never lied. You're not like your sister." When Raven mention Elsword's sister, emotions began to show up inside his blank red eyes. That's when the three mans realise just how their night is going to be long.

Elsword's POV:

- "... You're not like your sister..."

Am I not? How could Raven possibly think that?! She's my flesh and blood for god's sake! I'm just like her! Just like the other members of my family, I will become a monster! I've never met my father because of that. My mother died by the hand of him. My grand-father Sieghart is nowhere to be seen... I'm alone. No one can help me. It's like Elesis told me, we are born to be bad... NO! I won't fall into that trap! I'm the leader of the Elgang and I can't fall just like that! My teammates need me! I need them, especially my new brother and my best friend! But, what if they hate me now? I hurt Chung! I hurt him!? How?

- "I am the one who told you to hurt him." Him again. Amethyst. I don't understand, we beat him so how can he leaves?

- "How cute you're speaking to yourself when you can just ask me already little boy." I hate him... Just shut up, you're making my head spinning and bloody...

- " What do you want?! You've done enough don't you think?!

- " Oh but my dear boy, it is just the beginning of your fall. Just wait when you will reach Hamel, my lord will do the honor to turn you into a puppet." After that, his voice... I couldn't hear his voice anymore.

- " Why can't you just leave me alone?..." I begin to cry inside of my head. What can I do? I can't leave this bloody place. I tried and because of that, I hurt Chung. I need help... But I don't know how to ask for it...

Add...Chung...Raven...Someone, please help me...*sob* Get me out of here...

I continue to cry and moan when I saw a beautiful light. A sky blue light, just like...

Chung's POV:

OW! Maybe it hurts a little, it's nothing compare to what is happening to my friend, I could bet on it. My arm hurts, no big deal. But for an unknown reason, Els is not himself anymore. I'm maybe hurt pretty bad, but I will definitely help him. I won't make the same mistake I did with father.

- " Chung, are you okay?" I heard Raven with worry. Of course it stings, but I can move it so...

- " Don't worry Raven, I can still move my arm. Elsword is our priority, do not forget that please." I don't care about me, it's my best friend who needs help. And I'm able to provide him this help.

I could just do a small little thing, but I'm sure that's what he needs at this moment.

When I was young, my mother gave me a necklace with a charm inside of it. It can helps to negate the effects of a demon's magic or dark els for that matter. Unfortunately, it's only temporary. I just hope it can helps a little. I took the necklace out of my armor and I put it on Elsword's neck.

- " Please Els, return to us..." Usually I'm patient, but waiting to see if Elsword was beginning to change was not easy. Add and Raven decided to be at my side and that's when the red eyes of our friend became alive again.

-" ELS!" The three of couldn't believe that it actually works. Even if the dark els have the reputation to be tempting for their power, Elsword succeed to return to us.

Hopefully, it won't be for a moment.

Author's POV:

Before looking at his friends, the red head could just look at his environment. The blood is not there, the voice of Amethyst either and he was...home. It is dark, but he recognizes very well is bedroom. He is home and safe, for now.

He begin to shake, fearing that it is just an illusion. Tears are running on his cheeks and he is hugging himself. It is pathetic he thinks, but what can he do? Asking one of his friends to hug him? He is not himself right now, so it's better if he doesn't get too close with them. Maybe he is himself right now, but who can tell when he will be gone again. That fear was beginning to corrupt his mind, his entire being. Everyone or at least his friends knew that his biggest fear was to turn against the right path, to lose himself over the darkness and destroy what he is trying so hard to protect. It seems no hero can ask for a little vacation over evil.

The more the boy think about it, the more he feels depressed over his own weakness. Unfortunately, his teammates are in front of him and he doesn't seem he has a way out. He will have to explain to them what is happening. Explain that everything they will do won't reach him anymore. Like Amethyst said, Ran will soon have his body and mind to control at his will. Tears were flowing out of his ruby eyes so much, he couldn't see very much.

Then, he felt arms embracing him and warm. Someone was hugging him, but who?

-"Ssh, it's okay now... We won't ask you what happened. Not now at least." Is that? Is that Raven? The boy was surprise. Of course Raven was like a father to him, but it's very rare that he hugs Elsword. It wouldn't have been surprising if it was Add or Chung, but Raven. The warm feelings begin to embrace Elsword, trying to make him fall asleep but Elsword can't. He doesn't want to fall asleep and see that place again. No... He needs help and his best buddy, his big brother and his "father" are the only one who can help him this time.

Raven's POV:

Hugging Elsword was the only thing I thought at the moment. I mean he is crying pretty much every time he is trying to look at us. So maybe it's the only thing at least I can do right now. And asking him what happened won't be a good idea, judging by how his state is. I am praying that Chung and Add are okay with this, because my decision will stay. Elsword is in no capacity to answer our questions or even move out of his bedroom. I knew it. The moment he became the Infinity sword, I knew something would eventually happened. I'm not saying it was a bad idea, but our leader is in no condition to fight, speak or even move. And the most scary thing is: he is cold. It's like I'm touching ice.

-"Add, could you start a warm bath, he is really cold. It's like he is made of ice and I'm not kidding." I am more than serious. If that continue this way, he will probably have the flue. Add made a face before touching Elsword's face and back off immediately.

-" WHAT THE?! How the heck is he that cold!? What did you do girly?!" For el sake, what now?

-" I didn't do anything Add! I swear I didn't do that and don't call me girly!" First of all, stop yelling at each other... Now I know why I've always said Add and Chung were brats.

-"Children enough! Don't you see you're scaring Elsword. Do I have to remind you THAT is not helping one tiny bit?" Seriously, children these days...

The two of them look at me upset and then made eyes contact with Elsword and they apologize right after. It's not really their fault, we are all worried about Els and we show our concern for him on our way. But sometimes, being harsh or too worried is not helping. Rationality and patience are the keys sometimes. Not that I'm always like this, but someone have to push his selfishness out of his mind a little bit, to help someone who is in need. I've learn that in my journey with Elsword and the others.

-"You said a warm bath right? I'll do it right after I finish what I'm about to do." Okay, now Add worried me. What is he talking about?

-"What are you planning to do Add? If it's in your laboratory, that is out of the question."

-"No stupid, it's more...radical than that actually... I've learned with the help of books that there is maybe something that could help Elsword control the dark els within him." That's interesting...

-"But there's a catch isn't it?" Glad Chung think like me.

-"Yes... And it's not that pretty."

Me and Chung look at each other before nodding to Add, to make him continue.

-"With my technology, it can be easy for me to absorb a little quantity of his darkness, but the catch is..." Okay, I don't like this and neither does Chung. We have already a problem with one person, two could be more out of control.

-"Speak Add, what is the catch?" Chung was nervous. He is shaking of fear and anxiety. It always been like this after the Temple of trials. He is not the same anymore.

Add took a deep breath before locking his eyes with our, great fear and determination inside of them.

-"For doing that, the price is for me to become a Diabolic Esper... And all of you know where we heard that. Glave knew that I would become one eventually." HE WILL WHAT?!

-"Are you that stupid Add!? That path is more dangerous and literally more insan... Hold on. Are you telling me you're going to help Elsword by being insane with him?" I don't really understand him now.

-"Not really. A little bit of the darkness will be inside. I mean he will stay an Infinity sword with dark els, but with a little bit of darkness gone, he will have more control over it. And I won't have any difficulty to control it at all."

It hurts me to say this, but maybe it's the only way to help Elsword just a little bit. I just hope they will be okay, both Elsword and Add. I accept but there's a condition that we've all agreed: me and Chung will be the only one to calm them down if they become out of control or if they can't control their power. We have to make sure the girls won't be in any danger and doesn't know about this... Not now at least.