Chapter Three: Plans

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Elsword: Oh god...

The early sun forced Elsword's eyes open. She sat up, still remembering what had happened last night. She sighed, That was freaking amazing. And it's even better with a man? I never knew just how complex a woman's body was, I hope Aisha still has more to teach me. Elsword couldn't wait for Chung to one day do that to her. She turned her head as she heard a knock.

"Elsword! Breakfast is ready!" Elsword sighed as she heard Chung's voice. She shook her head, Come on! Focus!

"One minute!" Elsword head him walk off, and she quickly got dressed. Putting on her usual attire, a long sleeved black shirt, and a pair of red jeans. She realized the shirt wasn't big enough, due to her breasts, and sighed, "I can't use any of my old shirts anymore!"

"Well, borrow from someone." Elsword turned to see Rena standing in the doorway, a black shirt in her hands, "It's one of mine and we're the same size."

"Rena, you're a life saver!" She gave the elf a tight hug, then put on the new shirt.

"Well, prepare yourself, because we're going to have a shopping expedition today for your new clothes."

"Ok. What's breakfast?"

"Just the basics. Toast, eggs, stuff like that." Elsword didn't really care. Rena's cooking was the best, even though she only ate vegetables and no meat. They walked into the kitchen, and sat down. Everyone served themselves, and Raven held up a hand.

"A moment guys." Everyone looked at him, "I want to propose an idea before we start eating."

"Oh yeah, you said you had something you wanted to tell everyone." Chung remembered the weather report from the day before.

"Tomorrow is going to be cloud free. So, I propose we take a trip to a beach."

"That sounds like fun." Rena agreed, and everyone else nodded their heads. They returned to eating, having several minute conversations. Elsword over heard Rena and Eve discussing what manner of clothes they had to find for Elsword. It's going to be a long day of dress up, isn't it? she sighed.

"Something wrong Elsword?" Chung put hand on her shoulder, making sure she was alright. Elsword was restraining herself greatly, not wanting to do anything stupid.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just not looking forward to Rena and Eve putting dresses and stuff on me for the day." Eve stuck her tongue out at her, then laughed.

"Well, at least you'll have shirts that will fit you at least. And since we're going on a beach trip tomorrow, you need a bathing suit to."

"Oh dear." Elsword prayed they would be able to find something that wasn't a bikini.

"We'll do our best to find you something Elsword, don't worry." Eve reassured her.

"Okay, I'm trusting you!"

"Perfect! Because I'm also going to by you so many fancy dresses." Eve smiled.

"Eve, where the hell do you get all this money?" Aisha was curious. Despite Chung being Prince Seiker, he was not why the house had money, it was because of Eve.

"That is a secret I refuse to release. I am sorry." Eve finished her food, and waited patiently for the others to finish, as they had become distracted. Oberon swiftly appeared and handed her a cup of tea. Elsword could smell it from the other side of the table, and was surprised at how good it smelled.

"Eve, could I try some of that? It smells good."

"Of course. As long as you will drink at least some form of tea, you've passed my first lesson. Oberon." The butler swiftly disappeared, then came back with another cup, handing it gently to Elsword. Eve watched as Elsword sipped from the cup, trying to imitate Eve's conduct, and smiled as Elsword sighed.

"That is really good. What is it?"

"It's actually just old fashioned green tea. I thought you said you weren't a tea person Elsword."

"I'm not. Or maybe I am now. The rest of my body changed, why should my sense of taste have not changed as well?"

"Makes sense." Aisha pointed out. Eve nodded.

"Well, in any case, you should know that I have full intent to force you to put on each and every dress I select for you. Unlike you Rena."

"Least it's just the dresses Elsword. We're the same size, so if I say it would fit me, it'll fit you. When you go with me, you don't have to try anything on that you don't want to. Well, aside from the swimsuit, since we have to be certain on that matter."

"Okay." Elsword didn't even respond to Eve, as any protests would be ignored. If she didn't comply, she would be forced into the clothes by her servants. As everyone finished, Chung gathered the dishes.

"Why don't you guys head out now? I can handle the dishes."

"I'll help Chung, I have to talk to you anyway." Aisha got up, picking up the dishes on her side of the table.

"About?" Raven was genuinely curious, but Aisha glared at him.

"What do you think?" She retorted, and Elsword was then dragged off by Eve, Rena following suite out the door. Elsword didn't struggle, but looked over her shoulder at Eve.

"Guys, I need to tell you something." Eve stared at her as they walked, "It's important."

"Very well." As Eve let her go, in one movement, Oberon came in and helped Elsword to her feet.

"That wasn't needed Oberon, but okay." Elsword waited for Rena to catch up.

"What's going on?" Rena asked, slightly out of breath, as Eve was nearly flying above the ground towards town.

"It's about...Chung." Rena and Eve listened attentively, "I'm planning on asking him out tomorrow at the beach."

"Really? You've only been a girl for a few days Elsword, are you sure you want to try a relationship, with a close friend and a guy at that?"

"Umm..." Elsword stared at the floor, not sure how to respond. Would they tell if I told them?

"I agree with Rena, Elsword. You are not ready for love yet. I propose that-" Elsword cut Eve off.

"I love Chung. E-Even...before...I was a girl." There, it's out there. Let me be judged!

"R-R-Really?" Rena stammered, making Elsword look at her, "You're...gay?"

"I wouldn't say that! I fancy myself bi." Elsword felt the need to defend herself.

"It's alright Elsword. This is good news, as it makes your change significantly easier." Rena knew Eve was referring to the Love Rule. This was true, if Elsword actually did love Chung, then it practically voids the Rule.

"If you ever need help with your relationship, anything at all, don't hesitate to ask me." Rena offered.

"Thank you Rena. I love you guys." Elsword grabbed her friends, pulling them into a tight hug. They embraced for a few seconds, then all walked off to town.

"So. What did you want to talk about Aisha?" Chung sat on the couch, waiting patiently. Raven was outside practicing, and Aisha had not mentioned anything.

"Sorry. I'm really bad for saying what I'm about to say. I promised her..."

"If you don't want to say it, don't say it."

"I talked to Elsword yesterday...and I learned that...she has loved you for some time now." Chung stared at her, What did she just say?

"Aisha...you-you mean that...Elsword's..."

"Yeah...she was gay, or bi, it doesn't matter! Either way...she loved you, and she still does." Chung just sat there, absorbing this new information. Aisha sat up straighter, staring at him with a serious look on her face, "Let me say, that if you hurt her in anyway, I will make you regret it."

"Aisha, I won't hurt her. It's just that...I never knew she...felt that way too."

"Wait...what?" Aisha wasn't sure she heard him right, "Did you just say..."

"Yes. I loved Elsword too, but I was scared to ask him, well, her. I didn't want to get rejected."

"I walked in on something at a really bad time didn't I?" Chung and Aisha jerked up, seeing Raven standing in the hallway.

"Oh! Raven you scared the shit out of me!" Aisha would have slapped him if he were in range. Chung was staring at the floor, embarrassed.

"Chung. I don't judge you." Chung looked up at Raven, "No one will hear anything from me." Raven acted like he was locking his mouth, throwing the key over his shoulder. Chung smiled.

"Thanks. But what should I do?" He held his head in his hands, about to freak out again.

"Tell her." Raven said bluntly. Chung looked up at him, "If you loved her as a guy, what's so different about loving her as a woman? Let me guess. You didn't want to ask Elsword as a guy because you were afraid she would have thought you were a creep or something like that?"

"Y-Yeah."

"Well now he is a she. We all know Elsword is going to love you regardless, and now we have the fact that she loved you anyway. You love her, but didn't want to say anything out of timidness. Now Elsword is a girl, and anyone would find it perfectly normal. I say, go for it." Raven placed a hand on Chung's shoulder, "If you ever need any advice, ask me okay?"

"Thank you Raven, Aisha. You're such good friends. I love you guys." Chung looked up at Raven, a smile on his face, "No homo man."

"Ha! Get over here!" Raven hugged him, and motioned Aisha over. They pulled her in close, and patted each other on the back.

"Well. I'm going to pick what to wear for the beach trip tomorrow. Where are we going anyway?" Aisha remember Raven had only said they were going to the beach, but not which one.

"I'm going to get that engine in the truck fixed and take us down to the coast. There's a place me and my late fiancé went down to a lot." Raven raised an eye brow at Chung, "Lots of places to be...alone." Before Chung could speak, Raven walked off, "Aisha, can you tell the others to get back here? We have to make this a night drive if we want to get there on time."

"Can you even get that truck fixed in time?" Chung asked as Aisha disappeared into a dark portal.

"Oh don't worry. I got it covered."

"No that won't work." Rena was browsing the store, searching for a good swimsuit for Elsword. Ever since Elder expanded since the technology and economic boost, they had constructed a giant mall, which made up more than half of the town's income. Elsword looked around herself, looking for something, not exactly plain, as she had also told Rena.

"Ugh. Nothing's good enough." Elsword sighed. I'm so dirty. She felt someone tap her shoulder, and turned to see Eve.

"Is this alright?" It was a tight, dark red two-piece. There was a diamond design cut in the center of the top piece, which would reveal her cleavage. The bottom part had the same design on each side of the legs.

"I'll try it on." Elsword took it, and disappeared into the changing room. She quickly took off her clothes, and started to put on the top, "Fucking hell this thing's tight. Is this latex or something?"

"May~be." Eve said outside the door.

"Eve!" Elsword stuck her head outside the door, "Have I ever mentioned that I love you?" Eve laughed.

"I think maybe once. Now put on those swim shorts and let's take a look at you." Elsword put on the shorts as fast as she could, and walked out to let them look at her, where she slowly turned to let them see front and back.

"Elsword, girl. You are hot stuff!" Rena growled seductively, mostly as a joke. Mostly.

"Not too bad looking yourself girl." Elsword quickly got dressed, leaving the suit on as she wanted to get this all over with. Heck, it's actually been kind of fun. What a surprise."What's next?"

"Next, I get to put you in dresses."

"Alright. Heck, I enjoyed it up to this point, maybe this won't be so bad after all. Let's go."

They swiftly transitioned from the swimwear to the more fancy section. Eve immediately walked off, sending Ophelia and Oberon to find other dresses. I'm more worried about what Eve is going to come back with. Elsword thought to herself, sitting down.

"Hey you two!" Rena and Elsword looked up to see Aisha standing in front of them.

"Aisha! What are you doing here?"

"Passing a message from Raven. You guys gotta be home soon." Aisha looked at Eve, who swiftly returned with a deep, almost black, red dress in her hands, "Eve, you got time for one try, then we have to go."

"Very well Aisha. This dress however is the only one Elsword will need right now, and I know it will fit her. Let's head home." Aisha opened a dark portal, and everyone swiftly disappeared.

The sun was beginning to set over the horizon, the sky turning into a warm orange hue. Elsword and the girls had returned home, and were all helping each other get ready for the trip. Raven waited patiently by the truck, as did Chung.

"Hey." Chung turned to look at Raven, "Two people will have to sit in the back." Chung knew what Raven was implying.

"Let me guess. You're saying 'Take Elsword with you in the back of the truck and tell her the truth'?"

"Well not the truth. It's not the best idea to confess your love for someone in the back of a pick-up. Just do it to try and get more comfortable being that close to her."

"Well, I'm keeping the back window down so we can still talk."

"No problem. I think I hear the girls coming down." Almost on cue, the door opened, and the four walked into the garage. When Elsword looked at Chung, they both quickly looked away, then Elsword looked back in confusion, Hm...why is he so nervous?

"Well, we're ready. Let's do this!" Rena opened the passenger door and hopped in. Eve and Aisha both quickly claimed the back seats, as if they had planned it. Chung hopped into the back of the truck, as did Elsword, much more nervously however. I'm going to be alone with him, for hours in the back of a truck. I love it. When Elsword finally made herself comfortable in the back, Chung hopped back out again, and headed for the door.

"Chung! The heck you going man?" Raven yelled to him.

"Well, what's a beach trip without drinks? That, and I want to get me and Elsword something to make the back more comfy." After a few minutes, Chung came back with a large cooler, placing it in the back. He popped back into the house for a few seconds, then came back with a large, thick blanket and a pair of pillows. He tossed them in, and Elsword quickly laid the blanket down flat on the floor as Chung leaped into the back.

"Nice and soft. Thanks Chung." Elsword saw Raven put something in the back of the truck. It was a large radio.

"In case you want to listen to something." Raven motion Chung to move closer, and whispered to him, "Eve's locked the back window closed. We want you two to get to talking alright?"

"Fine. If Elsword wants the window open to talk though, when I knock the glass it'd better open. Okay?"

"I'll pass it along." Raven glanced over at Elsword, who was staring at them, "Sorry, have fun you two." Raven got back in the driver's seat, and started the truck. Elsword was closest, and quickly hopped out to open the garage door. She waited for Raven to get out, then she set the door to close and hopped in the back. Raven sped down the drive into town, as he had to apparently get onto the main roads to get to where he was going. Elsword and Chung sat there awkwardly, neither knowing what to say, both nervous of their feelings for one another. The silence last for almost an hour, the sun having set some time ago. Chung set up a small device to give them some light. Come on. Say something! Elsword racked her brain to find something to say. This is the perfect opportunity to ask him out, but I'm so nervous! Maybe...yeah. Start off simple, just an innocent conversation to pass the time.

"Hey Chung?"

"Yeah?" Chung had been watching the night sky after he turned on the radio, which was set to some fitting country travel music, and turned to look at her.

"Out of curiosity, how long is this ride going to be?"

"I don't know, let me see." Chung knocked on the glass, and it slid open, "Raven, how long's this ride going to be?"

"Umm...we should be there about...ten in the morning. about a twelve hour drive buddy." As Chung was continuing to talk with Raven about the trip, Elsword smiled. Twelve hours, all alone with Chung, under the starry sky. Elsword sighed, then saw the window close, hearing an almost silent click as someone locked it.

"Argh, dang it Eve. Ah well." Chung turned his gaze back to the sky, contemplating. Now would be the best time. Twelve hours to ourselves. But I can't just start talking like that, it's absurd! Chung dismissed the thought, not wanting to freak out in the back of a truck with the one he loves. He glanced, careful not to move his head, and saw Elsword staring at him.

Elsword couldn't stop staring. You're so cute Chung, and sexy, hot, attractive, and well...everything! She sighed again. Okay, let's do this. Stay calm. Breathing, that's the key, just keep breathing.

"Hey Chung?"

"Hmm?" Chung saw Elsword simply stare blankly for a few seconds once he looked at her.

"I want to get to know you more. After all, we always seemed to...avoid each other before."

"One of those 'We're stuck here, let's make the best out of it' scenarios huh?" They laughed, "Why not? Fire away."

"Well..." Elsword thought about a way to start her scheme, "What do you usually do for fun? Like back at home."

"Well, I did enjoy sparring with you guys." Especially you. Chung thought to himself, "Aside from that, I usually work on my Destroyer."

"Anything else? Those don't sound like a whole lot of fun."

"Well, umm..." Chung seemed a bit embarrassed, "I do like to draw. Like, a lot."

"Really? What do you draw?"

"Sketches, paintings, water-colors-"

"No, I mean like, do you make sad drawings, or funny ones, etc? Things like that."

"Oh, sorry. Well, I actually only draw those happy events we've had over the years."

"Oh, cool." Hmm...now what do I say?

"Elsword, what about you? What do you do for fun?" Chung surprised her, his question taking her off guard.

"Oh, um. I enjoy practicing, but besides hanging out with you guys, there's just one other thing, but it's so stupid."

"Come on, no secrets on this pick-up." Chung chuckled slightly, "The fact I paint and all that was actually a secret of mine. Please don't tell anyone."

"Of course I won't" I'd rather die before betraying your trust. "Same here, so don't tell m'kay?"

"Alright."

"I used to sing all the time in my room. I had Eve make me a little soundproof device for my room, and I sang every single night."

"What kind of songs?"

"Anything, depends on how I'm feeling. But," Elsword blushed a little, making Chung feel embarrassed, "I like singing country music. I actually know most the the songs playing on the radio right now."

"Hey, If I show you some of my paintings, will you sing a song for me?"

"Um...I guess." Who am I kidding? I'd sing for you all night regardless of what you wanted to give me.

"Cool." Another phase of awkward silence filled the gap, neither knowing what to say.

"Hey, what was your first impression of me after we got to know each other a bit?" Elsword wanted to know, feeling she had to know.

"Well, I felt you were a person who would always stand up for his friends, no matter what. What was your impression of me?"

"The same pretty much. And that you were really kind and, not to be weird, sweet. Is that funny?"

"Well, a tiny bit awkward, but nothing major. Glad you thought to kindly of me."

"Same here Chung." Okay, enough messing around, time for the bigger questions. "Chung?" He looked at her again, "Have you ever dated someone?" Chung stiffened up a bit, and quickly turned his head.

"Well...no. No I haven't."

"Why not? And don't tell me it's because you could get anyone."

"Well, I just never found anyone. Anyone right for me, anyone I could relate, and be really close to."

"Chung do you like me?" Elsword quickly covered her mouth, Shit! I shouldn't have said that! However, Chung just looked at her, trying to find the words to say.

"Um...I...er...That's kind of a random question. Kinda stupid to. Course I like you Elsword, you're one of my best friends." Elsword felt her heart sink. He likes me...as a friend. No! I have to make him see!

"Well...may...maybe...um..." Chung's blue eyes staring into her crimson was not helping, "Couldn't you ever...like me as something more?" Chung did a double take, staring at her.

"Um...what do you mean?" Chung was trying to dodge the question.

"Chung, don't you feel the same way I do?"

"What? How..." Chung quickly stopped himself, but too late. Elsword quickly crawled over to him, holding his arm.

"You do! You do don't you?!" Elsword was right in front of Chung's face, her warm breath making him shiver, "I knew it."

"H-H-How?" Chung gave up, "How did you know that I always-"

"Ever since I changed, you've been looking at me differently and-wait. Always?"

"Um...yeah. I lied on that earlier question. Well, not so much as lied as not answering the question fully. Once I learned who you were as a person, I kinda...fell for you, you were the perfect person I've always been waiting for. I never said anything because I thought you'd reject me, and our friendship would be ruined."

"Wow." Elsword stared at him, then placed a hand on his shoulder, "Same here Chung."

"Really?"

"Of course! I was actually always Bi-sexual, and when I met you, your looks pulled me in, and your personality...forced me to stay. I didn't want to say anything for the same reasons." He does love me...oh Chung, Elsword sighed.

"Elsword? Not to be mean, but you're a little too close for comfort." Elsword blushed, and shuffled away.

"I'm sorry."

"It's fine." Chung looked at her, Elsword looked quite ashamed of herself, "Hey. Raven told me, that there are a lot of places at the beach we're going to that one can be...alone." Elsword perked up, staring at him, "If you want to."

"Any doubt?" Chung shook his head, "Perfect." Elsword yawned, almost for a whole minute, then curled up on the floor of the truck, placing her head on Chung's lap. Before anything could be said, Elsword was fast asleep, her arms wrapped around the fluffy pillow Chung had handed her when they set out. Chung smiled, softly running a hand through her hair, which had grown significantly longer after her change, all the way to her thighs. Chung placed the other pillow behind his back, getting comfortable, and drifted off to sleep. They were both strangely exhausted, and were totally out of it.

Inside the truck, Eve gently slid open the window, peering her head out to look at the newly founded couple, a smile on her face.

"Eve, what are you planning?" Raven said, not taking his eyes off the road.

"Not something good obviously." Rena giggled.

"I put in a little sleeping device in the back of the truck, they'll be out till about an hour after we get there. And I wanted to have a little fun. Well, it was going to be a slight push in the right direction for both of them, but now that they've learned the truth, I'll do it out of boredom."

"Eve." She looked at Aisha, "You're evil. I love that."

"I try." Eve closed the window again, and went to sleep. Aisha decided to do so as well, while Raven and Rena stayed up. It was still going to be a long way to go, and Raven had a secret about where they were going that not even Rena knew about.

Chung and Elsword could hear the other's voices, however they were not very clear.

"Aww, look at them! So cute." Rena said.

"Eve, you're so evil!" Aisha said, and Eve made no reply.

"They should be opening their eyes soon."

Slowly, Chung and Elsword opened their eyes, shocked to see themselves staring at each other, and laying on the floor of the truck. Elsword's arms were between their chests, palms against his chest, and Chung had his arms wrapped around her. It took a second for Elsword to realize she was on top of him. They both blushed, simply staring at each other. They could hear everyone laughing, but did not break eye contact. They finally turned to look when Raven tapped his metal arm on the truck.

"Hey, maybe you two lovebirds can break it up for a few seconds so I can explain the story behind this place?" Elsword slowly, and slightly reluctantly, picked herself up and got off the truck, Chung following her.

"So Raven, what's the story?" Raven put a hand on Rena's shoulder, and motioned for everyone to get comfortable, and sat down.

"Well. This was a vacation area for the Black Crow Mercenaries. We all came down here whenever we had the chance, especially me and my fiancé. I have a lot of memories here, and I wanted us to make some here as well. You'll find that the reason I disappeared for about a month some time ago, was to stock up the houses here with food and water to last long enough for a few months. I propose, we stay here for a good long while, get out of the house, relax. What do you guys say?"

Everyone looked at the three, small houses about fifty feet away from the truck. They were not very big.

"I say we do." Rena said, and Eve nodded.

"I agree too." Aisha put in her vote.

"Umm...how long?" Elsword asked.

"Don't want to be here long?" Raven asked, an eye raised at Chung.

"Hey, don't make assumptions. We both wanted to show each other something but they're at home."

"I see. How about we stay a week? By the way, they're two person houses. So, who can guess the obvious pairs?"

"You and Rena, me and Eve, and Elsword and Chung."

"Any objections?" Rena asked, holding Raven's arm.

"No." Everyone said, and then Elsword and the girls walked off to one of the houses to get their swimsuits on, as chilling on the beach was the original plan, and they wanted to stick to it.

"Chung, how'd it go?" Raven turned him around.

"Wonderfully. I never thought it would happen."

"Well, you better make both her and yourself happy, got it?"

"Hey Raven, you can you even get in the water with that arm?"

"If Eve can swim, I can to." Raven looked to a large mass of rocks in the distance, pointing at it, "That's the swimming area. It's a nice, enclosed natural pool, and it's damn big to. About five thousand yards in diameter. None of us could find out how that bay came into being either, and you'll see why."

"Wow, that's pretty big...whoa..." Chung turned to see Elsword, in her swimsuit, walking up to him. She smiled, leaning forward to look at him.

"Hmm? Staring at something?" Elsword teased, making her cleavage as visible as she could.

"Yes." Chung said bluntly. Elsword blushed a little, then stood up straight. The others soon arrived, and Raven told them to follow him to the swimming hole. He explained the size of it, and mentioned it was teeming with its own ecosystem. Eve stopped them for a moment.

"Everyone, take one of these." Eve gave everyone a small, yellow pill. Everyone eyed her suspiciously, "It basically lets you breath underwater, so you can see more of the reef."

"Eve, how'd you find these? We always had them in a secure place." Raven raised an eye brow, "Ah never mind, I had forgotten about them so it's just as well you found em. Don't worry guys, they're safe." Raven quickly swallowed his, proving his point, "Just a slight tingling sensation in your chest as it kicks in."

"Any special way we have to breath?" Elsword asked after taking her pill.

"No, just as normal as always."

"Whoa, that is tingly." Aisha placed a hand on her chest, slightly uncomfortable, but quickly sighed, "Works fast."

"Yep, let's go. We're almost there." After a few more minutes, everyone stared in awe at the swimming hole. The reef was so large, the coral breached the surface of the water. They walked down the natural stone path, soon feeling the hot sand under their feet. Aisha instantly laid down a towel, laying down. Raven walked up to the water's edge, sighing as the water ran over his feet, walking until it reached his knees. Rena walked over to him, worried the memories he had with his former love were still too strong, but forgot what she was going to say when Raven grabbed her, tossing her into the water with a shriek.

"EEEK!" Rena splashed into the ocean, then came up, coughing, "Ogh! I can breathe under water sure, but it still tastes horrible! Raven!" Rena whined, and Raven dived towards her, not surfacing. He slowly surfaced just behind her, wrapping his arms around her, and kissing her on the cheek, Elsword sighed, wishing that someday soon, Chung would love you similarly. Elsword looked to see a stony ramp leading to the top of one of the coral towers.

"Raven! How deep is this?" Elsword wanted to jump off the tower, as she assumed Raven had done it many times before.

"Let's just say, we never found the bottom, and leave it at that. The only reef we've seen are these towers, so don't worry about hitting anything."

"EEEK!" Rena shrieked.

"What is it?!" Raven swam over to her.

"Something's grabbing my leg!" Raven dived down, and quickly resurfaced.

"Ah, it's just an octopus. They all latched on to us before, they're quite friendly, some are more...touchy than others, but only a rare few." Raven turned to shore, "If you see a light blue octopus, follow it! They like to take people to some of the most breath taking parts of the reef!"

"Cool!" Chung shouted back, and Elsword started pulling him to the ramp, "What are you planning Elsword?"

"Let's jump in!" Chung stared at her, still being pulled, "Come on, better to get it over with instantly rather than just walking in to the water. Go big or go home!" Elsword smiled, as Chung started to run with her up the ramp. As they reach the top, Elsword realized this wasn't the only tower you could jump from, as many of the other coral towers had rope ladders attached to them, however, this one with a natural ramp was the tallest. Chung peered over the edge.

"Farther than it looks." Elsword poked his back.

"Scared? Chung stood up, and jumped off, heading for the water head first, "Hey! Wait for me!" Elsword jumped after him, the water swallowing them as they hit it. Elsword's eyes were closed as she hit the water, and she was breathless when she opened them. She was a good forty feet below the surface, and the water around was teeming with wildlife. Chung swam up to her, panicking. Elsword laughed bubbles as she saw the red octopus attached to his head, and it seemed quite happy with itself.

After a minute of looking at the reef, and letting the octopus release Chung's head, hand in hand they swam further down, noticing it got brighter as they descended.

"Why is it getting brighter?" They stopped, stunned that they actually heard what Elsword had said, "How the hell?"

"Maybe they let us communicate underwater too. Where did they get these?" Elsword shrugged.

"Let's keep going down. Oh! Over there!" Elsword pointed at a light blue octopus, which registered them, and started to swim down, "Follow it!" The two began to pursue the ocean dweller. As they swam down, they saw the darker regions were filled with bio-luminescent creatures and plants, making the water crystal clear. The octopus swam into a hole in one of the towers, and then just sat there.

"Guess whatever it wants us to see is in there." Chung held her hand tightly, "Come on."

As they swam through the hole which head directly upward, indicated by a line of green glows, they suddenly surfaced, and stared at the chamber before them. The walls were covered in glowing stones, red, green, blue and all the colors one could make with them, which reflected off each other and painted the room like a rainbow.

"Wow..." Elsword breathed, and swam over to the platform. She got up onto it, and Chung stared at her. The colors from the stones reflected off the water trickling down her slender body, lighting her tender body like a Christmas tree.

"Wow indeed..." Chung got out of the water, and wrapped his arms around Elsword's waist. She turned to look at him, smiling.

"Chung...we're all alone again." Elsword turned to hold him as well. Chung moved her wet hair from her eyes, staring at her.

"You're so beautiful." Chung held her tighter. Elsword stared at him in silence, waiting, "Elsword?"

"Well?" Elsword raised an eyebrow, staring at him quizzically.

"What?"

"Are you gonna kiss me, or not?" Chung stared at her, wide eyed. Elsword wrapped her arms around his neck, "I'm waiting." Chung held her tighter, and lower his head. Elsword tilted her head up, and sighed as their lips finally touched, not on accident this time, but willingly. She placed her hands on his head, holding him tightly. Chung slid his tongue into her mouth, drawing a moan from her as she did the same, licking his tongue as she slid it further into his mouth. Chung gently laid Elsword on the smooth, cold stone floor, never removing his lips. As Chung laid on top of her, Elsword pulled her chest towards his, rubbing her tightly contained breasts against his bare chest. They stopped, startled by the sound of water being forced aside as something emerged from the hole. They turned, to see Rena and Raven staring at them.

"I'd say we're intruding." Rena said, mouth open.

"I'll take you here later." Raven said, and pulled Rena back down into the water with him. Chung started to sit up, but Elsword forced him to stay where he was.

"You're not done yet." Elsword silenced his protest with another passionate kiss. Chung sighed, and Elsword squirmed in pleasure beneath him as she felt his warm breath move down her throat. Chung gently traced the outline of her body with his hand, from her arm down to her thigh. Elsword broke off the kiss, moaning when Chung's kneed accidentally touched her crotch. Chung, not aware that had happened, gently kissed her neck. Determined for a change of pace, Elsword rolled Chung onto his back, laying on top of him.

"Ah...Elsword." Chung protested, somewhat uncomfortable as he looked at her, Elsword's cleavage visible in the process. I don't want to move this fast. Chung couldn't get the words out.

"Oh my..." Chung looked up to see Elsword's face in a state of ecstasy, and then felt the bulge in his shorts. Sighing heavily, Elsword began to slide a hand down his chest. Chung grabbed her arms, stopping her.

"Elsword please stop!" She snapped out of her trance-like state, and got off him and sat up, realizing fully what she was doing.

"Oh no! Chung I'm so sorry! I just...I...I'm sorry..." Elsword started to cry, ashamed of making him feel uncomfortable.

"Elsword, it's alright." Chung held her tightly, his legs tightly crossed to silence his erection, "I just don't want to move that far yet. I want this to be special." Chung stared right into her crimson eyes, determined, "I love you Elsword."

"I love you to Chung, I always have." Chung kissed her, reassuring her.

"Let's head back to the others. I feel that Raven wanted to use the cave." Elsword nodded, smiling. They dived back into the water, and followed the bright, green, bio-luminescent light leading back to the exit. As they swam out, they saw Raven and Rena. Without saying anything, Rena swam over, and gave Elsword a tight squeeze. Raven floated there in the water, a hand on his chin as he stared at Chung, waiting for Rena to finish being emotional. Once she was done, Raven grabbed her hand, and they disappeared into the cave. After a few minutes of swimming, they reach the surface.

"Bwah!" Elsword gasped, "Oh it's so good to feel fresh air again."

"Yeah, you said it." Chung looked over to the beach, and saw Aisha and Eve waving to them.

"Guys! Let's play some beach volleyball!" Aisha hollered, and Elsword noticed Eve holding a small white ball, which she obviously had Oberon retrieve.

"You want to?" Chung turned to ask Elsword, who nodded, "Sure thing!" They started swimming over, then Elsword stopped suddenly.

"AAAAH!" Elsword shrieked, looking down to see a bright red octopus attached to her breasts, "Get the fuck off!" She tried to pull it off as hard as she could, but it wouldn't let go. Chung quickly swam over, and placing his foot against Elsword's stomach, pulled as well.

"What the hell?! It won't let go!" Chung's hands slipped, and he floated away. Elsword stared at the octopus with deadly intent, then her face relaxed as she got an idea. She placed a hand on its head, rubbing it gently.

"Excuse me little guy, can you let me go please?" Elsword whispered gently, and the octopus looked back for a few seconds before releasing her, as well as a cloud of pitch black ink, "Eww! Gross!" As Elsword swam out of the black cloud, which was beginning to float to the bottom, she looked at her chest. It had gotten stained from the ink, "Argh! Damn thing, I can't play like this!"

"Something happen Elsword?! I heard you scream!" She turned to see Rena and Raven swimming to her, and Rena looked at her chest, "What happened?"

"Looks like you met a groper. Nasty little buggers." Raven sighed, "You're going to have to rub that stain off Elsword, and soon, or the stain might be permanent."

"Rena! Can you help me?"

"Of course! I wanted to talk to you anyway. Raven, you and Chung stay away from that pillar," Rena pointed at one of the nearby coral towers, "Got it?"

"No problem."

"Come on Elsword, let's hurry this up so we can play some volleyball." They both submerged again, swimming to behind the pillar.

"Man, these pills sure work well don't they?"

"Yeah, Raven said they last all day too. Come on, take it off." Elsword slowly managed to remove the tight top piece, sitting on a smooth rock outcrop incredibly embarrassed, "No need for embarrassment Elsword. I know you and Aisha did it."

"She told you?! Eeep!" Elsword squeaked as Rena began to roughly rub her breasts, slowly removing the black ink from her soft skin.

"Yes, and she told me good things. You make me want to try yourself out as well." Elsword saw Rena lick her lips, and distracted herself by starting to rub the stain out of the top part of her outfit.

"Ah...Rena, can you be a bit less rough? I don't want to get horny again."

"Well you got Chung, don't see why you wouldn't."

"He doesn't want to go there for a while. It's already driving me insane, and all these feelings are piling up."

"Okay, all done." Rena rubbed her chest a few more times, making sure she was spotless, and admired her work, "Now Elsword. I know it's awkward, but what would you say to maybe...sometime tonight..."

"Yes!" Elsword grabbed Rena's shoulders, "I need to get off so badly for some reason, even though I did it so recently."

"It's because you ran into something that's enticing you, and you're still getting used to it since you can't have it yet. Don't worry however," Rena moved to Elsword's ear, "I'll make you forget about all that."

"Oh...I sure hope so. I'm looking forward to it."

"Me too. Never had sex underwater before, that'll be new."

"You want to?" Rena nodded. Elsword contemplated the idea, "Okay, and what about the cave as well?"

"Oh there's an idea!" Rena helped Elsword get her top back on, then patted her shoulder, "Let's go! The other's are waiting."

They quickly joined the others, the setting sun turning the water a deep orange. They decided for a girl vs. boy setup, which Elsword was happy with as she could be on Chung's side. Even though Eve used Oberon and her drones to assist in play, Raven was a pro, nimbly returning her serves. They played until the sun disappeared beneath the waves, and before they began to pack up, looked in wonder at the water. It had literally lit up from the glowing coral, fish, and other things, making it literally see through.

"It's beautiful." Aisha breathed. Elsword and Rena both held their objects of affection, kissing their lovers gently. As they all left, Rena told the others she wanted to stay longer and talk to Elsword alone. Raven insisted he stay to help them get back, but Eve and Aisha talked him out of it, by having Eve's servants forcibly drag him off until he complied. Rena and Elsword stared at each other, contemplating what they would do. This is going to be an interesting night. Elsword walked up to her, held her hands, and they kissed each other, filled with lust. Rena had special plans for Elsword, wanting to properly educate her, and was not going to hold back. Until the sun came up, or until they were done, Elsword was Rena's, and Rena planned to do anything, and everything to her.

Vayne: Well, things are looking very steamy for the next chapter.

Rena: You're going to enjoy what I have planned for you Elsword.

Elsword: Should I be afraid?

Vayne: You're going to enjoy it anyway, so why bother?

Elsword: That's true. Let's do it Rena!

Rena: Heh heh heh. You have no Idea what I'm going to be like.

Vayne: Save it for the next chapter you two! See you all later!