(Elsword's POV)
Eve closed her eyes, ready to brace the impact. I force myself to move; there's only one way to save her! I could hear Eve's drones call out for me, but I ignore them. I continue to run full speed towards Baron. Here goes nothing!
I reach Eve and quickly embrace her; suddenly my right shoulder felt like it's on fire. I look back to find Baron's sword covered in blood. He gives me a sly grin," foolish boy. No matter, now you will die faster!" I quickly draw out my sword before he could attack.
"Wind Blade!" Baron was violently pushed back. I have a few seconds before he can get up again. I kneel beside Eve; I notice a mix of emotions on her face. I know she still hates me, but I will do what I can to protect her! "Eve, go and find the others! I'll keep him busy!"
She was about to respond but thankfully Moby and Reby rushed to her side and dragged her away to safety. I return my attention to Baron; I ignore the blistering pain on my right shoulder as I force myself up and run straight to Baron.
(Eve's POV)
Moby and Reby quickly dragged me away; they finally let me go once I was away from Baron's reach. They jester me to follow them, but I refuse to follow them unless I find out why Elsword of all people would come here to 'rescue' me; if this even is a rescue! "I'm not going with you two until I find out what's going on! Why is he here? Is this some kind of trick he set up? I'm glad I'm away from that Baron creep but how can I trust that Elsword is actually here to save me?!"
"Eve what do you think he's doing here?" Moby asks.
"He could be here to get rid of that Baron creep then he's going to get rid of me cause I'm such a pain in the butt! Besides I'm sure he'd be much happier knowing I'm dead." But I feel a bit of doubt in my answer.
"You're wrong Eve. We know your confuse but please hear us out!" I decide to listen to Moby. "I know this may not sound believable but he's been worried sick about you! He immediately went to search for you the second he heard you were missing."
"We know you think this is all a lie!" Reby finally spoke up. "But what we are saying is all true!"
"The truth eh? I doubt it, have you forgotten about the time he told me the truth of how he really thinks of me?!" But a part of me screamed out for me to forgive him.
"I was getting to that!" Moby started to sound frustrated. "Elsword lied to you about how he really felt. He did that because he was afraid that you might risk everything to save him again! He's scared that if you did that again you may not be as lucky as this time. He had to keep you away from him, those terrible things that he did to you may have hurt him deeply but he'd rather get hurt than to see you die!"
I stood there with shock, having trouble soaking all that in. A wave of guilt rushed over me. Why couldn't I see this act of his sooner?! Now because of me he's risking everything to save me; he got stabbed for me and I couldn't even say a simple thank you. I start begin to bawl as swift flashbacks of him starts to return. Now I know I can trust him, I can always trust him no matter what! I snap back into reality as the sound of clashing metal echoed through my head.
"There's only one thing I can do!" I shut my eyes. "I need to remember how to fight!"
"But your majesty your hurt!" Reby said in concern.
"But I have to try! I can't just leave Elsword alone to fight. He wouldn't do that if I was the one fighting!" I start to race through my mind, forcing it to remember my fighting strategies. I need to do this to protect my friends, me, and most importantly . . . Elsword!"
(Elsword's POV)
Baron came rushing back; he held his weapon high and swung it down towards me I quickly use my sword to block his attack. The sound of clashing metal echoed through the forest. The sharp pain in my shoulder made me flinch; Baron smashed my rib cage with his massive foot. My legs finally lost its strength, and I hurl towards the ground.
"Hehe you've lost kid!" He prepared for the fatal blow.
I see the sharp blade heading towards me; I quickly use my two bare hands to stop Baron's sword from entering my head. His strength was hard to endure but I need to last as long as I can. "You're a stubborn one aren't ya?" He grins. "Just give up you little twerp!"
"Sh-shut up! As if I'd lose to someone like you!"
Time seemed to slow down; I feel like I've been enduring his attack for years. Death was at my doorstep . . . "Giga Stream!" Finally Baron flew back. Wasn't that Eve's attack?
"St-stupid Baron! " Eve glares at the spot that Baron was standing.
I wanted to go over there and hug her till the end of time. "That was a pretty weak attack! I've seen better!" I lied.
"Well your welcome I guess." She had no anger in her voice. It was instead filled with concern. Was she not mad at me anymore?
"Hey lovebirds the fight isn't over!" Moby screams. Before I could turn around I was violently pushed to the sides smashing my back on a small boulder. My body became paralyzed as the pain traveled along my back.
(Eve's POV)
I let out a small scream as I saw Elsword hit the small boulder. He lays there motionless, but his face had pain drawn all over it. Moby and Reby was pushed away; I try to call for help but a robotic arm wrapped around my neck before I could speak.
"I'd never thought that you of all people would attack me. I was going to make your death quick and painless but look like there has been a change of plans." He tightens his grip. "Hope this is a slow and painful death for you!"
I try to gasp for air but his arm prevented any air to enter my body. My body slowly starts to numb and my vision gradually starts to blur. I start to lose every bit of strength I had. So this is the end eh?
"Rising Slash!" Baron loosened his grip. Elsword stabbed him on his side, and he flew onto the ground.
"Like I said before, I won't lose to someone like you!"
"Your majesty are you okay?" Moby and Reby asks as they rush towards me.
"I'm fine, just a little dizzy . . . so it's finally over?" Elsword gave me an unsure look. Then his eyes widen with fear.
(Elsword's POV)
"I'm fine, just a little dizzy . . . so it's finally over?" This seems too easy . . . something is not right. But I should accept the victory instead of rejecting it, but the only response I could give Eve was an unsure look. I notice a black figure rise behind Eve; Baron! He raised his sword ready to stab Eve.
"Eve watch out!" I pull her away but the sword still managed to stab her near her rib cage. A small drip of blood rolled down the side of her mouth.
"I'm invincible don't you know? You can't easily beat me like the way you beat my brother!"
I quickly lay Eve down and return my attention on Baron. "Die . . . die you waste of skin!" Baron quickly jabbed into my stomach; he threw multiple punches on me. I flew on to the ground, enduring the pain throbbing throughout my body.
"Magic Missile!" Baron has forced back.
"Man your terrible with this whole rescue thing!" Aisha mocks. "Let the pros take care of this!"
"Elsword you okay?" Rena helps me up. I wince in pain. "You don't look okay."
"Whatever! Look this creep is harder to beat than he looks; must be the work of that El shard!" Before I knew it the El gang began to attack Baron head on. I leaned against a tree watching as my friends get blown by Baron.
"This guy is crazy! How can we ever beat him?" Chung finally spoke up. An idea clicked in my head.
"Hey how about we combine attacks?! That way we should be able to beat him!" The Elgang gather around me. "Aisha your smart where should we aim?"
"Well I'd say we should aim for his left shoulder! I've been observing his moves, every time we land an attack he'd always try to prevent the attack from hitting his left shoulder! I think that's where the El shard is hidden. If we can get that out we can aim for the heart!"
"Let's do this!" Raven replied.
"I-I'll help too!" I spot Eve struggling to walk toward us. "I'm able to help too so please let me join in!"
"But you're severely hurt!" Said Rena
"I may be hurt, but I won't just lie and do nothing! I'm gonna help!" She sounds like the old Eve. . . Rena admits defeat. "Fine but stay safe!"
Baron rushes towards us; it's now or never, quickly give the Elgang a signal.
"Siege!"
"Chain Burst!"
"Seven Burst!"
"Rumble Shot!"
"Rising Slash!"
"Giga Stream!"
We shoot at the same time; our target is Baron's left shoulder. I hear him scream in pain as he got hit, the Elshard remained in his shoulder. My vision begins to blur and I could tell the attacks from the others were starting to weaken. They start to give me doubtful looks.
"Just keep going! Come on just a bit further!" I yell. The sound of our attacks gradually grew along with Baron's scream. Somehow the attacks went right through his shoulder and a bright blue object fell out. We instantly stopped attacking.
Aisha swiftly got the shard and teleported back. "Got the shard! Now we can kill this creep once and for all!"
I run full speed towards Baron, and with all my power and the anger that burns within me I let out the fatal blow. "Rising Slash!" Once the multiple blades stabbed through Baron he finally showed no signs of life.
(Eve's POV)
It's finally over. A wide grin emerges on my face. "Eve I'm so glad you're alive! We were all so worried about you." Aisha chimes.
Everyone was commenting on how happy they were to see me. Their comments died out when they saw Elsword approach me. I can no longer sense any hate towards him; instead I feel a mix of emotions. The world began to spin again I lose my balance, but instead of hitting the rock hard ground I land safely in a pair of arms. I look up to find Elsword staring intensely at me; before I could respond he pulls me closer to him.
"I-I'm so glad you're safe . . ." His voice trembles; I feel his tears roll onto my head. "You probably hate me. . . I just want you to know I'm sorry."
"It's okay." I give him a reassuring look. "I forgive you . . . Elsword." I bury my face in his chest as he rests his chin on my head.
"You're not lying?"
"No, I'm . . . just so lucky to know someone like you."
"Eve I promise I will never leave you alone! I'll always protect you even if it kills me." My heart grew warm at his comment. A light breeze blew past us as if the world is telling us that everything will definitely be alright.
Sakura: (this is my OC you can read more about her on my profile.) I want to restart! I need to make it better!
?: You've been holding out on these people so just post the chapter!
Sakura: No! Needs to be perfect!
?: NO! YOU POST NOW :(
Sakura: Grrr don't tell me what to do!
?: Fine then you get no cake =3=
Sakura: Wh-Wha?! F-fine you win this round! I'm not good at fighting scenes so it took me a long time to figure out a way to make this good ^^" There's still one more chapter so please wait a bit longer X3
?: And I'll make sure she won't be lazy this time.
Sakura: You'll know who this mysterious person is next chapter :3
