Here is chapter four. I own only Deen and Miyu.

Deen opened his eyes hearing the menu signaling a received message, he tried to sit up but a weight on his chest kept his pinned against the wall, glancing down he found a mop of long pink hair resting against him. Smiling he opened the message doing his best trying not to wake her, he frowned as panic began to flood into his sense's, forcing himself to calm down panic wouldn't get him any where. Angel and the others were being held captive he looked around room as if searching for answers it didn't hold his mind went into overdrive what to do, how he would go about rescuing them. He looked to Miyu's sleeping form he didn't want to wake her but he had to, shaking her gently she mumbled nuzzling further into his chest. He sighed "Miyu, it's time to wake up something has happened."

She groaned sitting up rubbing her eyes "Hmm, what?"

Deen stood offering his hand to help her up "Solace and the others have been taken, I have to go after them."

At that Miyu's eyes went wide, sleep abandoning her quickly "Taken by who?" She took his hand letting him pull her up to her feet.

He shook his head "I don't know" his face hardened "but I am going to find out."

Miyu lowered her head he wouldn't be able to help her after all, she sighed "I guess this is goodbye then."

Deen looked to her and shook his head "No, its not goodbye" he moved to her wrapping his arms around her resting his chin on her head "I will fulfill my promise to you, I just have to take care of this first." He backed away a bit "I always keep my promises" he smiled. He wondered why he was acting like this, and why he felt the way he did he wanted to kiss her, to hold her, and many other things he couldn't describe, just wishing to be next to her. She looked up to him her eyes shining in the light he felt he was drowning in the pale blue pools, until her voice brought him out of his reverie "Do you know where they have been taken?"

He shook his head before opening his Menu "No, but the tracker should tell me" when it opened showing their location he frowned. They were still in the town, that was strange why would they kidnap them only to hold them in town, hearing a small gasp he looked to Miyu who was covering her mouth with her hand. He looked to the map then back to her "You know where this is?"

She nodded "Yes that's my smith shop" she paused for a moment "hey look their on the move" she pointed out to him.

Deen watched on as the red markers indicating Angel, Solace, and Fade move, he began to get worried having no idea where they were being taken, how many enemies there were, what levels they were or what kind of equipment they had. He drew his sword to study it, having upgraded it as far as it could go but now it wasn't going to be enough, Miyu watched him curiously "Can I see your sword." He nodded handing it to so she could appraise it. She opened the menu on the sword before pressing appraise.

As she studied the stats she sighed "Why are you still carrying around this starter sword?" She turned to him "This sword won't be enough anymore, you need a better one."

He nodded "I know, I focused more on better armor instead of weapons, in turn I neglected them" he motioned to the sword and shield.

She nodded "If we can get my shop back I can make you a better shield but as for a sword take this one" she opened her inventory and gave him the weapon "its called Callendor" he studied the sword, the hilt looked like a pair of wings pointed inward, it was a straight double edged blade "It's the best sword I have ever made"she said proudly.

He equipped the sword "Thank you, we will get your shop back then I will go after them" he said.

She nodded watching him as he headed for the door "Isn't it locked" she asked.

He opened the door and smiled "The door can only be locked from the inside" he said pointing to the lock. She blushed heavily, he motioned for her to follow "Solace was just messing with us."

She smiled but a question came to mind "If the door wasn't locked why did we stay in here all night?"

He stumbled falling face first on to the ground with it having just occurred to him she had a point, why did they stay in here all night he had no idea, no explanation to offer only how he felt when she snuggled up to him. He stood up offering her a small smile trying to figure out why himself. When they left the hide out making their way toward the shop Deen knew he would have to fight, thought he was grateful for the safe zone as no one would die. Stopping in front of the shop he turned to her "Miyu, please go find somewhere to hide. I will send you a message when it's safe" she nodded turning to leave, she stopped short turning quickly she stood on her tip toes kissing him on the cheek, with her being a little shorter than Solace was quite the feat. She turned running to find a hiding place a bright crimson dusting her cheeks. Deen smiled touching his face for a moment before his expression hardened, drawing his sword and shield he made his way into the building prepared for anything.

000

Fade opened his eyes staring at the plain cell he had been thrown in, four walls and a door, he tested his hands finding them bound with rope, with a sigh and grunt of pain he dislocated his thumb giving him the extra room to move. As the binds slid off his hands he popped his digit back in and began searching for a way out, having already sent Deen a message explaining their predicament. Letting himself be taken with the girls to see that they weren't harmed in anyway as it was the only way to make sure, finishing his search of the room he found the only way out was the door. He began to formulate a plan on how to escape but he would have to wait for one of their keeper's to come and check on him, taking out his daggers he jumped just above the door keeping himself in place he waited not having to wait long as there was a yell.

"Where did he go?" One voice broke the silence.

"I don't know he was just here a second ago" a second voice sounded.

"Get in there and find him!" A third voice boomed.

Fade listened as they fiddled with the lock waiting for it to click, when it did he counted down patiently for the door open, two men entered the room looking around, 'Almost there'. When one turned to where he was hiding 'Now' in an instant Fade lunged from the wall tackling the man to the ground striking him in the head with his knee, knocking him unconscious, the second man had no time to react as Fade struck him in the stomach with a dagger coated with a poison. Fade stood over the two for a moment locking the door as he left before trying to find the others he just hoped he could find them in time, though the tingle in the back of his head let him know something was wrong.

Solace cradled Angel who was asleep against her looking down she wiped the tear stains from her cheeks, she had cried herself to sleep last night leaving Solace alone with her thoughts that drifted to Deen. The more she thought about and sorted through her feelings she found them to be more of a friendly attraction rather romantic, but she couldn't help missing the strength he exuded it was like cologne. She hated having to play a waiting game it gave her mind time to wander and it drifted back to when she almost kissed Deen realizing she misread the situation, she was in a vulnerable position and he could have easily taken advantage of her but he didn't, she smiled the bond between her and Deen was much stronger than it was due to that encounter. Her thoughts went back to the day before when the two men went toe to toe, well after that just before she sent Deen out of the room with Miyu she had seen the glances passing between the two, she knew she had to do something so they would actually sit down and talk.

She chuckled thinking about Deen and his hero complex as he always seemed to be out to help others, but she couldn't argue the fact he got results and so far none could stand against him except Fade. She frowned thinking about the newest addition to the team she couldn't really get a read on him as she had little to interaction with others, with Deen he had to open leveling with her before she trusted him, while Angel it was instant, the younger girl was slowly becoming like a sister to her, and annoying little sister but one none the less. Deen on the other hand seemed to act like the big brother, she stroked Angel's hair she had to admit she like the thought of Deen being like a brother even though he was an ass. He had always been there to help them out lending them his strength, before she could go further on that thought she heard to men arguing in the hall.

"We caught three" a voice said proudly. "Its just a matter of time before their final party member comes for them" he slammed his fist into his open palm "then we will making him give up all his items."

Between the two one was very large around the waist while the other was thin man. They strode down the hallway the scrawny man intent on showing his boss their latest accomplishment, the capture of three high level players. Of course the head of the criminal guild White Mist was none the wiser as to whom they had taken hostage, glancing to his subordinate who seemed a little to anxious, "So who is it we have in the prison blocks."

He smiled evilly "We have captured two who have been confirmed as Angel, and Solace." He never noticed his bosses face falling.

The fat man rounded on him gripping his coat slamming him against the wall "Please tell me you caught the man?"

"Yeah, we caught him too. He wore black clothing, long braided silver hair" his elation began to subside as he realized he took the wrong one.

The boss punched him hard across the face before throwing him to the ground "Why the fuck did you bring them here?! If he hasn't already found out they were taken it won't be long before he shows up on our door step" he was livid.

The scrawny man stood sounding a little more confident "Don't worry if he does show up we will take care of him."

He struck the man a second time the hit echoed throughout the hall "You idiot, he is a front liner! Get rid of them, alive or dead I don't care get them out of my compound." His footsteps could be heard retreating down the hall but the stopped and he yelled back "They better be gone by the time I ret.." He was cut off when a man entered the hall "Sir, the man that was captured has escaped" he took a deep breath "Our spies have reported the Smithy has been overtaken by one man. They described him as wearing a red tunic with chain mail and form fitting white shirt, wielding a sword and shield." Another man entered the hallway whispering into the little man's ear. When his face sported a look of fear the boss felt a chill run up his spine, "They report he is coming here."

Solace smiled for moment 'He was coming to rescue them' but that turned to fear as she realized they would either kill them or use them as a bargaining chip, gently shaking Angel "Wake up."

She stirred "Hmm, where are we" she asked before memories of yesterday flooded into her mind, her shoulders sagged.

Solace smiled "Don't worry Fade is free, and Deen is coming for us. I'm sure they are almost here."

Before She could respond a new voice appeared "Sir, he's here" he shouted in panic.

000

Deen stood outside of what looked like a dilapidated prison with what looked like bandit modifications, he wasn't interested in the aesthetics of the place just getting his friends back. He could hear them scurrying around behind the gate like mice trying to prepare themselves "Pathetic" he growled before advancing on the gate, hearing shouts from the tower on his left he looked up to see a familiar silver haired figure tossing a rope down to him. Nodding to fade he made his way up the rope, when he made it to the top of the gate he quickly studied the area many had abandoned their posts in hopes of facing him head on a winning, dropping down to the ground rolling just as he hit drawing his sword and shield in as he came out of the roll. He studied the ten to fifteen players they were all orange, his eyes narrowed as he stood "I wish to avoid unnecessary bloodshed. If you want to leave peacefully do it now, other wise no mercy or quarter will given" he said coldly.

The reactions of the orange players were immediate as they took a step back though none tried to leave, he took up his fighting stance and with that the fight was on. Deen was a little surprised with so many they did fairly well for their lower levels but, when the fight was over he looked to field as his auto regen finished. All fifteen players remained having only knocked them out, he looked to the shield Miyu made for him, it was a Templar shield called 'Tear' it was red with a blue cross. He smiled inwardly before focusing on the task at hand as he advanced headed for the door, no one would stand in his way "I'm coming girls, just wait! I'm coming" he said softly.

Fade was watching the fight from the tower leaning lazily over the railing, it was uneventful with a decisive victory going to Deen, he had to say he thought they would put up more of a fight. He stood straight it was time to reenter the building lend some support to him and find the girls, launching himself over the railing he hit the ground rolling and coming out of it in a full sprint. Heading back into the building he encountered very little resistance chuckling to himself that they were on a fools errand trying to take on a front liner, he eventually made his way to the prison block where they were being held. Opening the door he found Deen standing at the opposite end of the room staring down two men holding the girls who were bound, silently he made his way toward them as they verbally spared with Deen.

Deen had gone through around fifty men to get this far and now he was glaring at the last two who stood in his way "Release them."

The fat man sneered "After decimating my men how can I let you leave without restitution." He gripped Angel's binds harder forcing her to wince.

All emotion fled Deen and his eyes narrowed "If you insist on death so be it" he said in a deathly cold voice.

The skinny one passed Solace to the fat man drawing his Naginata he rushed Deen, Fade watched on his eyes taking in the fight. Deen stood there biding his time waiting for the right moment to strike and when it came he took it. The sharp edge of the weapon passed right by him cutting his shirt bouncing off the chain as he rolled around the long spear, stepping into the attack he brought the sword around slashing him across the chest sending him into the far wall before sliding down. He groaned before standing with the boss yelling at him "Get up and fight imbecile!" Checking his health bar it was down a quarter staring down at the other man, he never saw the strike coming. He growled rushing him again hoping to catching off guard, instead of thrusting at him he spun catching Deen across the side making him stumble. He watched with some satisfaction as his health dropped thought not by much, when he tried to pull his weapon back he found it stuck his eyes following the shaft he found Deen gripping it with a free sword hand. He watched on in terror as he brought the shield down shattering the staff like weapon but had little time to dwell on it as he was struck across the face with the shield.

The fat boss watched as the man slump to the ground before bursting into polygons, turning to run he found Fade there daggers out and at the ready "Where do you think your going fat boy" he asked coldly.

He looked between the two knowing he was torn between death and doom releasing the two girls, watching as they youngest embrace the sword and Shield user while the other moved to stand next to the cloaked figure. He dropped to his knees to beg for his life hoping they would heed his plea.

Fade just stared at the fat man as he groveling at his feet glancing to Deen who was staring hard at him and by the look in his eyes the only reason he hadn't killed him yet was Angel was still attached to his waist "Let's go" Fade said turning to leave "we leave this pudgy bastard to rot." Before Solace followed after him she kicked the fat man in the side for good measure, Deen put his weapons away to leave with the others.

000

Miyu was nervous sitting in her shop cleaning up after the mess Deen had made fighting the men, she smiled lightly he may have destroyed the place but he at least kept it to a minimum. She worried that he may not return opening the inventory checking the clock "He's been gone for hours. Where is he" she wondered placing the broom off to the side and sitting down. The door opened and she gasped seeing Deen standing there looking quite rattled, taking him by the arm she led him to a chair, setting him down she kneeled trying to look him in the eye. She saw something in his eyes she never thought she would, he looked scared was the only way she could describe it "Deen, what happened?"

He began to mumble incoherently, she tried to make sense of it but to no avail. She reared back slapping him as hard as she could bringing him back to reality, as he looked to her understanding in his eyes she tried again "What happened?"

He lowered his head "I...I... I killed someone" he said dejectedly.

She placed a hand over her mouth in shock, he killed someone, looking to his player cursor it was still green. How could he have killed someone if he was still a green player, unless who ever it was a orange or red player, as he lowered his head she pressed him against her. She continued lending him her strength he was so strong but when it came to destroying human life he was as fragile as glass, she knew only psychopaths kill mercilessly without a thought and being changed by the act. She was surprised when he wrapped his arms around her pulling her close and she never expected him to kiss her.

Neither were aware of the dark clad figure watching them, Fade released a breath he didn't know he had been holding, he was happy to see Deen on the path to recovery, during his time in the Army he had seen it time again after their first kill people turned self destructive, he was no exception with being a sniper in the Rangers. Though what Deen had to do was by far worse than anything he ever had to having to stare right in the eyes of the man he killed, it was said 'If you look into the eyes of those you kill, they will haunt you to your dying breath', Fade took one last look through the window, before leaving whispering into the wind "Take good care of him Miyu, we need him so bring him back." He dashed away from the window headed back to the inn where Solace and Angel were holed up, they would be in this town for a while until Deen got back on his feet so he would begin the girls training.

For the character's I am borrowing, if you want them to be romantically involved with something give me a brief description. Sorry for the short chapter, the next one will be longer.