A/N: Yo! Okay, I wanted to make up for the short chapter previously, so I decided I would make a longer chapter as an apology.
Another thing. I just realized how stupidly op I made Bell at the beginning. He will still be slightly op, but not outrageously so. I also made the time skip in the first chapter to 1 month later instead of a year.
I also realized that when people first get their falna they are meant to start at 0 for everything. I kinda, maybe, sorta screwed that up (whoops!), but whatever! It is a fan fiction, so it really does not matter. For any other danmachi fan fiction I will change it so it works like that. I do not actually know if this is how it is officially, but I am pretty sure it is like that.
Finally, I began my second fan fiction. It is called 'Healing and Feeling', you can check it out if you want.
I hope you enjoy the chapter! ._.
-Bell's Pov-
Tap tap tap. The sound of my footsteps reverberate throughout the streets of Orario. I'm in a hurry to the dungeon, as I just finished my first training session with Ryuu. She worked me extremely hard, not that I mind though. In all honesty, I appreciate her helping me at all, especially with the childish dream I have. It's something I'd often thought about. The choice of my dream, the faith I put into it, although I wouldn't have it any other way.
Especially since Ryuu supports me in my dream. The thought of her makes me blush, she really is beautiful, but it's not just that. She's kind, caring, and willing to go to great lengths for her friends. I see it through her every action, it seems as if the only motive she'd ever had was to help a friend. 'She's just so beautiful...' I mutter in my head. Usually I wouldn't mind all that much on appearances, but something about Ryuu just... attracts me? I don't know how to describe it.
It's a weird feeling, that's for sure, but a good one nonetheless (makes me all giddy). So I continue to run through the streets until I'm stopped by the fountain that's close to the dungeon. I was stopped by a short person, 'a child maybe?' I question inwardly, but push those thoughts to the back of my mind.
"Hello?" I ask, unsure of what she wants. She looks up at me, hood covering that top of her head, but not enough that I can't see her face. 'She looks horrible!' I exclaim in my head, I don't mean horrible as in ugly, if anything she looks cute. It's the fact that her face is bruised and smeared with dirt that concerns me. Her appearance isn't something that people should have to look like, it could be because she doesn't care for hygiene, however I highly doubt that.
"Mister adventurer, are you looking for a supporter?" She questioned, it was only then that I'd noticed the large pack on the girls back. 'How does she carry that!' I scream in my head, but decide that it's her status or something, maybe a skill, I wouldn't know. I ponder on her words for a little longer before coming to a decision, "Hmmm, yeah, I am... are you a supporter?" I questioned, even though I'd inferred she was, I didn't want to be wrong, so I thought I'd make sure.
The girl smiled. "Mhm! My name's Lili, it is nice to meet you, Mister Adventurer!" She said with a well-hidden smirk. 'Up to no good.' I stated in my head, though I quickly dismissed the thought, deciding that I'd give her a chance. "Nice to meet you to, Lili. My name's Bell Cranel." I replied with a 'pure' smile of my own, she faltered a bit after seeing that. This is a technique I've been perfecting since I was young, the innocent smile. Not saying that all of my smiles aren't innocent though.
"So, would you like to hire Lily?" She asked, a pleading smile plastered on her face. I could tell the pleading part isn't fake, but the smile is. "Sure, though it's my first time having a supporter, so I apologize for any mistakes on my part." I said, slight embarrassment splashed along my face. I wasn't a very experienced adventurer, that's for sure, though thanks to Eina's classes I've been able to somewhat have a good foundation of the basics.
"No worries! It is simple, really. I do all of the collecting while you fight the monsters!" She exclaimed, I nodded my head, and so we began walking off towards the dungeon for our first day.
-In The Dungeon-
"Hah..." I sighed, my muscles are slightly strained from all of the extra action I'm experiencing. I won't lie, having a supporter is extremely helpful, my haul is already almost three times the usual. "Mr. Bell, how about a break. You seem a bit tired, so now would be a good time for lunch." She explained, I completely agreed, so I slowed my pace and plonked onto the ground, though still vigilant for both monsters, and Lily. I've seen her eye my Hestia Knife more than fourteen times so far, and, to be frank, she isn't very good at hiding it. Still, she tries, gotta give her an A for effort.
"We've gotten over three times what I normally get. This is gonna be great!" I exclaimed with a small chuckle at the end. 'Eventually the goddess and I won't have to live with eating unhealthy food!' I exclaimed in my head in excitement, money is important after all. I pulled out a small lunch box that was gifted to me by Ryuu, though she thoroughly denied she made it. Syr came up to me while Ryuu disappeared and told me she made the food last night. I suppressed a whole hearted laugh at the prospect of Ryuu, the calm and mysterious girl, up late making sandwiches for someone else. Not that I mind, though, in fact, I think it's wonderful.
She might not be as mysterious as I think.
"Does Mr. Bell normally do this much work?" Lili asked from beside me as she bites into her own sandwich. My answer is instant, "No. Normally I have to take the time to finish off the monsters, then I have to pick up the crystal's, and finally I secure them in my bag. Including the time it takes to check my equipment and potions I normally can't get through this fast." I explained, Lily nods at the answer, "That is to be expected. The workload is more even when you have party members." She explained, I nodded in understanding as I went back to chomping down on the delicious sandwich.
THUD! A loud thud rang throughout the tunnels right as I finished my sandwich. "Looks like it's time to get back to work!" I exclaimed excitedly, "Mhm!" Lily nods, and so we run off to earn money.
-At A Restaurant-
Lili and I are currently sitting at a table at a restaurant after receiving our money. There are two evenly sized pouches on the table.
"Ehhhh!" I exclaim in utter shock, the reason for this is quite simple. Money, and lots of it. Now, normally my haul is around 4000 to 7000 valis, but this time around we got 24500 valis! It's amazing! "Wow! You're so amazing Mr. Bell!" Lili exclaimed, 'Flattery won't get her anywhere.' I stated in my mind, though not that it really makes a difference.
"Here's 12250 valis!" I exclaim while handing over the other pouch that was on the table over to Lily. Lily gawks in utter shock. "W-W-W-Huh?" She stutters in complete confusion, I chuckle slightly and point at the pouch. "Of course you'd get half! You helped me earn over triple my usual pay. I'm thankful for it." I say, bringing out the softest smile I can muster in hopes to soothe Lili's confusion. And to maybe stop her from eyeing my Hestia Knife.
"W-Wait! You're not gonna take it all for yourself!?" She exclaimed in surprise and shock. I understood where she was coming from, especially considering the atrocities that some adventurers commit. I simply nod to her, she beams in elation. "Thank you so much, Mr. Bell!" She shouted happily, I nodded again, seeing as no words were required. Though I can't help but feel like someone's watching us...
"Hello." Suddenly a voice pipes up from beside us. I look to my left and see Ryuu there, she seemed slightly frustrated at something, but I wouldn't know what. "Oh, hi Ryuu!" I exclaim happily, seeing her here brings my day up that much more. "So, Bell, who is this?" She asked, darting her eyes towards Lili, the person in question looked slightly distressed. "U-Uhh... M-My name is L-Liliruca A-Arde. I-It's nice to meet y-you." She stutters, sounding slightly scratchy, like all of the water in her mouth just evaporated.
"Ryuu Lion, it is a pleasure to meet you Liliruca-san." She states, voicing a tone I fail to recognize, it seemed like a cross between frustration and anger, though I couldn't be sure. Ryuu looks back towards me and smiles warmly, "So, how was your day Bell?" She asks, her voice as sweet as honey, it sounded like someone who was talking to a child if I'm completely honest, which I'm not. "Amazing! Lili here is my supporter! We earned over three times what I normally do thanks to her." I stated in satisfaction.
Ryuu nodded in understanding, "Well, that is what a supporter can do for you. It was smart of you to get one." She states, sounding a bit motherly there, speaking from experience I'd assumed. That's when Lili piped in. "Mhm! I want to do my best to help Mr. Bell!" She exclaimed, a bit too happily, but I didn't pay it any mind. Ryuu's eyes sharpened, but instantly went back to their usually stoic expression, she seemed to have noticed something odd about Lili as well.
"Well, I have to get this shopping back to Mama Mia. See you later, Bell, Liliruca-san." She stated, "Oh, ok, see you later Ryuu!" I exclaimed, Lili waved wearily, and so Ryuu departed, leaving us to our own devices.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow at the fountain again?" I said while looking at Lili. She nodded and said her goodbye's as well. I failed to notice the shaking in Lili's legs.
-Abandoned Chapel-
"Hestia! I'm home!" I shouted through the house (run down chapel), and walked towards the couch, plonking my rear on it. "Hahhh..." I sighed, it was a tiring afternoon, I decided I'd go for some food shopping, but I kept getting ripped off. "Bell-kunnnnnn!" A small person shot past the door to the bedroom and leaped onto me, "Welcome back!" She exclaimed happily.
I smiled and ruffled her hair. For once I was the one doing the ruffling! "It's good to be back." I replied, in all honest I'd rather be in the dungeon, but I know I need my breaks, plus, I have people up here who worry about me. Hestia placed a smirk onto her face and looked up to me, "So~~ did you meet with any girls~?" She asked in a suggestive tone. I laughed dryly in my head, "I actually started training with Ryuu in the mornings-" I began, Hestia was already writing in her 'Plans To Get Bell a Girlfriend' book. "And I got a supporter." I finished.
Hestia shifted her head away from the book in surprise. "Really! That's great! Does that mean it's a girl~?" She asked in the same suggestive tone. I nodded my head, and as a result Hestia went completely absorbed into her book. 'She really loves to do that...' I chuckle in my head, smiling warmly. Hestia has always been there for me, as if she'd been my big sister. She acts like one a lot, considering she constantly tries to get me a girlfriend.
"So, what are we having?" I question, to which she bops her head upwards, like an animal that heard a loud noise. "Oh, right! I nearly forgot, because I got the potato stand extra sales, they gave me some for free!" She exclaimed, arms pointing towards the table which holds a plate of steaming potato's. My mouth starts to pour waterfalls. If you didn't know, the stand that Hestia works at sells the best steamed potato's.
"That's amazing goddess!" I exclaim while simultaneously wiping the drool from my face. "We'll eat after the status update." Hestia states, leaving no room for argument.
Status:
Power - E rank, 433. (His overall bodies strength, muscle and defensive capabilities)
Endurance - F rank, 397. (His stamina and health)
Dexterity - D rank, 563. (His ability for hand-eye co-ordination and the ability to perceive things with his eyes)
Agility - C rank, 634. (Flexibility, speed and reaction time)
Magic - I rank, 0. (How strong the magic he uses is and the amount of magic he has)
Skills - Hero's Will. (The unstoppable will of an aspiring hero. Increased growth rate for as long as the person persists in their dream)
"So close! I'm almost at E rank with my endurance!" I exclaim happily. My endurance is right at the edge of E rank, so that's pretty exciting. That was the only interesting thing that happened that night.
-The Next Day-
It's the next day and I've just finished training with Ryuu, now I'm taking a short break in the diner before I head off to the dungeon. "Good work today Bell." Ryuu said as she walked up to me while I sat on a stool near the front counter. "Thanks, Ryuu. Although, the entire time I keep getting knocked out, so I don't really know if I'm improving haha..." I reply, Ryuu frowns. "But you have been improving, unusually fast too. I have to say, it's pretty amazing. Especially in terms of technique. You listen intently and are able to adapt to what I teach you. In other words, you are quite talented." She protested.
The heat rose to my face, unable to hide the embarrassment from being praised, although I don't think Ryuu is faring any better. "T-Thanks, Ryuu. It means a lot coming from you, it really does." I say, but then I quickly add more, "Not saying that it doesn't mean a lot coming from other people!" I exclaim while waving my arms in the air.
Ryuu smiled and began to chuckle, which resulted in my face regaining the burning sensation on my face. All of a sudden I began to feel extremely tired. A dull ache began pounding at my head, causing dizziness to overtake my vision. Soon my vision narrowed and the world began to tilt.
I fainted.
-Ryuu's Pov-
'He is so amazing. He really is a prodigy, and is an exceptional student.' I think while staring at his flushed cheeks, though mine are not doing any better. Suddenly, Bell began to fall. "Bell!" I exclaim as I instantly reach out and catch him before he falls. Mama Mia comes out from the back in a hurry, "Ryuu what happened!?" She asked hurriedly, I instantly shifted my eyes back to Bell who is in my arms.
"He fainted, I believe..." I say, unable to hide the worry in my voice. Mia looks her over and begins talking. "Bring him up to the spare room. We'll see what's wrong there!" She exclaimed, and then pointed to the other workers. "Girls, keep the place going while I help Ryuu-chan. Lunoire-chan, you're in charge." She stated before picking Bell up, hanging him over her shoulder and walking off to the back.
I followed along as we went up the stairs, going straight towards the spare room where Hestia previously stayed in. Mia walked into the room hurriedly and quickly, but carefully place Bell onto the bed. She turned towards me, "Watch over him, I'm gonna go get him a damp towel, he has a fever." She explained, I nodded and went by Bell's side.
After Mia left the room, I turned towards Bell. "You idiot... if you were sick you should have said so..." I complain sadly, tears start welling into my eyes. 'It is my fault. I should have noticed.' I scolded inwardly, I could not believe that I let this happen to him. You would think that I would have noticed, considering I spend most of my morning staring at his sleeping face, when he gets knocked out. You really would think that I would have noticed.
"I am sorry..." I apologize to his sleeping form, hoping that he can hear me and scold me for my actions. That is when Mia came back and noticed me leaning over the bed, tears streaming silently down my face. I looked towards her and her expression softened, "It's not your fault, Ryuu." She stated, but I could not accept that. I should have noticed. I would have.
But I did not.
"It is... I... did not notice. I should ha-" I tried to explain, but Mia put a finger to my mouth to silence me and gave me a stern look. "I don't want any of that, you hear? It's not your fault Ryuu. If anything, he shouldn't have tried to overwork himself, but that's besides the point. You can't blame everything on yourself, Ryuu." She explained, but it was still hard for me to accept that I did not cause this.
"If that doesn't help you, then listen to this. Someone once told me 'If you blamed yourself for every single thing in life, then you don't have one. Let go, let loose, this is life, and some things can't be helped. You just have to live it to the fullest.' Do you know what that means?" She asked, I nodded my head to show my understanding, as she tells us this quote in times of sadness. "Then you should know, you can't continue to dwell on the past. Even if you do blame yourself for what happened, it won't change anything." She explained.
I brought my hand up and wiped the tears from my eyes. I looked up to Mia, my expression firm and determined, and nodded.
"Good, watch over him. I'll give ya the day off." She stated and walked out, heading back to work in the place, I assumed. I turned back to Bell and stared at his face. His breathing had become uneven, he became paler then usual, and his head was set ablaze. I could not bring myself to leave his side, so I stared at his sleeping figure, worry etched on my face.
Though now, it feels like a weight has been lifted off of me. I began to feel tired, so while I was seated beside the bed I laid my head down at his side. Letting darkness overtake my vision.
I drifted to sleep.
-At Night-
"Oh my god! This is too adorable nyaa!" (Arnya)
"Can I touch him? He looks delicious..." (Chloe)
"Oi! What're you thinking about! This is Ryuu's boy!" (Lunoire)
"I don't think you should try that when Ryuu's right there..." (May (the cook), because I can)
"Would you saps be quite! We're tryin ta watch here." (Mia)
"I brought the camera!" (Syr)
I heard the voices of five different people. My vision began to return to me as I woke up from my slumber. I look around to see that everyone from the Hostess Of Fertility is there. "What are you guys doing?" I asked, genuinely curious. I could see Syr hiding a snicker, while the others are just pointing towards the Bell. I turned towards him and only just noticed that he was sleeping right next to me.
"Ah... uh... I can... explain?" I say, although it was more of a question because I was unsure of how to explain it. My face flushed a burning red form embarrassment, I did not know what to do or say in this situation. "Pfff! You don't need to explain yourself, silly! We all know you have a big crush on Bell-kun!" Syr exclaimed, further adding to my embarrassment. I clasped my cheeks with my hands in an attempt to cover them up, but this just caused everyone to laugh even more.
"This is quite unexpected though. For Ryuu to have a crush I mean..." (A/N: I am just gonna make up a description for May, nothing specific, just hair color and eye color, the rest is your imagination) The dull silver-haired, bright silver eyed cat girl May muttered quietly. Though everyone still heard her because we are used to her being quiet. Though you would be surprised with how aggressive she gets in the kitchen.
"Hey hey, Ryuu, can I touch him please!?" Chloe asked, ignoring everything else, she even had a bit of drool running down her face. I glared at her slightly, resulting in her instantly backpedaling, "No." I stated bluntly. Chloe swiftly nodded her head, causing everyone to poke fun at her for trying to get what is mine. That is when Mia decided to speak up. "So, Bell's been getting better. As you can see," she began while pointing towards Bell. "His breathing has become even and his fever has lessened. He'll be all good tomorrow. His healing capabilities are surprisingly fast. On another note, I sent out Chloe earlier to tell the boys supporter that he got sick today. 'That's one shady girl,' in Chloe's words.
I chuckle slightly, but quickly regained my composure. "I agree, however, I believe Bell has noticed, but is giving her a chance. At least, that is how I see it." I explained, mostly everyone gave a nod of understanding, whilst Arnya looked at everyone incredulously. "Wait! If she's shady then why would she be his supporter nyaa?" Arnya asked, everyone just gave her the 'shut up for a second' look. She turned away and pouted adorably.
"Well, that's just who Bell is. Also, when he first met her she was being chased by the Soma familia." I quickly add on, everyone nodded in understanding, even Arnya, while Mia just sighed in disbelief. "I swear, that idiot of god shouldn't have the power he has." She mutters under her breath, although everyone heard her and nodded in agreement.
"Ughhh..." Bell began to stir in his sleep, most likely about to wake up. He suddenly shot up, sweat pouring down his face. "Hah, hah, hah..." He breathed heavily, looking around the room, most likely realizing where he was and that he is safe. "Good evening, Bell." I said softly, trying not to startle him, considering it looks like he had a nightmare.
"O-Oh, hi Ryuu... what happened?" He asked, I frowned slightly. "You fainted, from overworking yourself." I stated, Bell rubbed the back of his head shyly. "O-Oh... well, everythings fi-" He began, but I cut him off. "No. Never do that again." I protested, Bell did not even bother to argue and just sighed. "Sorry for making everyone worry..." He muttered, causing me to regain my smile.
'He acts like such a child sometimes...' I thought to myself, getting another good look at Bell to see if he really is alright. "Well, since you're here you can stay for the night. No pay." She stated, causing me to do a double take, eyes widened, and a look of surprise plastered all along. "I'll inform your goddess nyaa~!" Arnya exclaimed, though everyone instantly shot her down.
We sent Lunoire instead.
Everyone began to take their leaves, but I stayed behind for a minute. I walked over to where Bell is laying down and lean over him. "Good night, Bell..." I mutter, whilst giving him a peck on the forehead. He instantly became flustered and began freaking out. It is adorable.
I could not stop smiling after this.
-Hestia's Pov-
"Bell won't be able to come back here for today. Tomorrow he will be able to though." The girl, Lunoire, explained. The only thing I really heard though was, 'Bell's in another girls house.' So, you can bet I'd be extremely supportive of this development.
"Oh~~ does that mean he has a girlfriend~~?" I question in a teasing tone, Lunoire bursts into laughter. "Haha! I'm not it, another of our workers is. I'm sure he'll introduce you two sometime soon." She explained, causing me to laugh loudly.
"So, I'll have to take my leave now. It was nice meeting you Goddess Hestia." She went, sometimes I forget that I'm a goddess... it's a problem that I don't plan to fix anytime soon!
"Ok! Have fun teasing Bell!" I exclaim as she walks off. Lunoire went into a fit of giggles from what I said. At this moment my 'Bell senses' are tingling.
'That was an... odd, goddess...' Is what Lunoire was thinking.
-The Next Day, Bell's Pov-
I woke up in the morning the next day, energetic and warm. "Ok. Time to go to the dungeon." I decided that to make up for yesterday I would go to the dungeon first thing today. I got up and walked to the door, but right as I was about to open it, someone else did. Memories of what happened last night flashed in my head.
"Good morning, Bell." Ryuu greeted, my face burned from her gaze, just the mere thought of what happened causes embarrassment. "G-G-Goodm-morning R-Ryuu!" I greet, though slightly louder than intended, I try to keep the blushing to the minimum. Key word, 'try'.
'I can't stop thinking about her!' I yell in my head, it doesn't help that she's standing right in front of me. "Where were you going?" She questioned, I laughed nervously. "Haha... goingtothedungeon!" I say extremely quickly so she couldn't hear me. Though she did anyways.
"What. Was. That?" She asked, threat laced in each word that was essentially spelled out. "G-Going t-t-to t-the d-dungeon!" I exclaim, although I've lost all conviction I had. The air stilled, silence reigned supreme over the bustling noise of the pub's daily activities. Ryuu suddenly grabbed my arm and dragged me back into the room.
"No dungeon. Only rest." She stated plainly, her stoic expression faltering slightly. Seeing that concerned look on her face caused me to lose all hope for going out to the dungeon, so I decided to comply to the request (though it's not really a request). "Ok. I'll take the day off, I promise." I say, and seeing the relieved look on Ryuu's face made it worth it.
"So, what am I gonna do all day?" I ask, she looks up to me, then towards the chair that she sat in last night. "We will talk." She stated, I nodded in response, but on the inside I was confused. I decided to bring up my confusion while Ryuu began to sit down. "So why talking?" I ask. She looks up at me and signals me to sit down on the bed, or lay down, I couldn't really tell, so I just sat down.
"We have not gotten to know each other. At all." She explained, I nodded in understanding since it was fairly true, we haven't talked about random things. "I guess I'll start then. I'm 14." I begin.
"21."
"My favorite color is white."
"Green."
"My favorite food is Jagamarukun"
"Pasta."
"I like to train."
"I like Bell."
"Wait what?"
"Nothing."
And that was how that went. I could have sworn I heard Ryuu say something about me, but I wasn't listening. Curse my inability to pay attention. "Did that help at all?" I ask, knowing that that only passed like 30 seconds, Ryuu seemed satisfied though. "I'll let you leave now." She said, but something seemed off about that sentence.
"You said 'I'll' instead of 'I will', how come?" I asked, Ryuu began to look a bit red. "J-Just because." She says, 'right, because that's a proper explanation' I think sarcastically, but leave it at that.
'Well that was an interesting 30 seconds.' I thought while on my way down to the front of the Hostess, so I can head home. "Bell-kun, wait!" I hear someone call out my name just before I leave the building. I turn around to see that Syr has stopped me. "Yes?" I ask, confused as to why I was called out. "Have this." She stated whilst holding out a book with a blank cover.
"What's this?" I ask, she gestures to the shelf where they keep plates and such. "Someone left it here, but never came back to get it. I'm just getting rid of it." She explained, at this point my 'bs' (bullsh*t) detector was going off the charts, but I decided to ignore the bs and just accept it. "Sure, I'll take it. When I'm done with it I'll give it back." I explain, Syr just lets out a laugh. "Hehe, I'm sure you will." And then she runs off.
She's extremely weird.
-The Chapel-
I'm back home at the run down chapel, and am sitting at the coffee table with the book in hand. I open it up and begin to read.
Instantly everything goes black.
Then white.
Then a myriad of colors.
Then everything went white once again. I stood in a white plain, but in front of me is another larger me, only black instead.
"Why do you want strength?" The black me asked.
"To become a hero." I state, but the black me laughs.
"Is that the only reason?" He questions.
"..." I stare at him like I'd seen a ghost.
"Haha, come on! I don't bite." He joked, honestly I didn't believe him.
Re-focused, I continued.
"To avenge my parents. To defeat the One Eyed Black Dragon." I state.
Instantly, everything goes black. There is a full white version of me standing where the black one stood.
"What do you believe strength is?" The white me questions.
"The power to achieve your goals." I state.
"Is that really what you think?" The white me protests.
"I believe strength is the power to protect the weak." I state, but with conviction laced in my tone.
Now the world went grey. Two separate colored versions of me stood before me. One red and one blue.
"If you could choose-" The red one began.
"To kill the One Eyed Black Dragon or-" The blue continued.
"Would you-"
"Save-"
"1000 lives." The red one ended.
I needed no hesitation in my answer.
"1000 lives." I state. This is my choice. If I had the power, I would certainly kill the One Eyed Black Dragon, but if I had to choose between that and saving lives, I would save lives any day.
The world changed to a house, the Familia house, but larger (or me smaller). A giant yellow version of me sat in front of me.
"What is your image of power?" The yellow me questioned.
"A bolt. One so fast that you can't see it. One that flashes by and saves all in it's path, but brings destruction at the same time." I explain.
Suddenly, the entire world sparked. I now stood in a lightning storm, one that rages on and on.
"Is this the image you seek?" The yellow me asks.
"No." I shake my head. "The image I seek is the flash of hope in the darkness." I go on.
The world changes to the black one, but there is a constant stream of lightning shooting out from above. As a result the place is constantly flickering with light.
"You seek to instill fear?" A new, orange me asks.
"Hope." I correct.
The orange me nods. The world flashes back to the one of the house, except, now all of the variations of me stood before me.
"We are you. You are us. The difference is none. For we are one." They chanted.
The world flashed a bright, white light.
"Ah!" I yell as I fling up from a crooked sitting position. My breathing heavy, sweat streamed down the sides of my face. 'What was that!?' I yell mentally. Confused as to why that happened, I tried reading the book again, but the words were gone. Eventually I decided to just wait for Hestia to get back, so I can ask her.
"Bell-kuuuun! I'm back!" And right on cue, Hestia comes bursting through the door. "Hi Hestia." I greet. I looked back to the book and asked my question. "Hestia, after I read this book the words disappeared... why?" I asked, Hestia went wide eyed.
-One Explanation About Grimoires Later-
"Crap."
A/N: Done! Okay, so I do not really know if this is adequate to make up for the previous chapter, but whatever.
Just 'crap' as an ending, I love it!
I wonder how you guys/gals feel about Bell knowing that the One Eyed Black Dragon killed his parents? I think it was something that would have been pretty surprising if I did not make the fan fiction. Did I tell you guys that he knew about the One Eyed Black Dragon earlier? I honestly do not remember, and when I looked over the previous chapters I could not find anything (I probably missed something).
Funny thing. I originally was gonna name this chapter 'Supporters and Magic', but before I did I realized that this would be the perfect name for episode three in the anime. Guess what. It was XD.
Reminder to check out my second fan fiction if you want!
Anyways, thank you so much for reading! ][_][
