Roze's corner: Hello all ^_^ Spring is soon! Prepare for the allergy season!

To my new readers: The story I am about to write is based off the seven sins that we know of and focuses on the five heroes and the ds, friends and allies are all included. Some of these will be crack pairings and what not but I am trying to focus on the aspect of what they would feel being the only ones to stand up to the Black Mage in that time period. So without ado, please enjoy...

A/N:I had fun writing these lol This is a requested chapter for Ten-Faced ^_^ Hope you like it!

Disclaimers: I do not own Maplestory or anything related to it... Just the plot line and my characters in Kradia lol

Overview: They dared to face him, took the burden upon their shoulders and fought back against the takeover of the world. But divided, they were still individuals who felt love, exuded hate, treasures, seek revenge, took pride in their rank, wanted company. And despite the world depending on them, they needed to first figure out how to depend on themselves and each other.

In the face of the sun

The first thing I noticed was how delicate her skin was when I first met Mercedes. She greeted me with a sharp stare and an erect back which made her ample bosom stood out. She turned to Freud, tapping her foot which brought my eyes down to her legs. I've seen some pretty damn gorgeous legs but hers topped the damn cake. This was back when I first met her… Back when I was happy just catching glimpses of skin that were exposed by the elfin queens clothing that gave her dexterity and mobility. As the months past though, I found myself wanting to see more of the supple skin that seemed to elude me. Brushing past on purpose and secluded encounters when the others weren't looking made the hunger in me grow every time I saw her blush. I wanted more every time it happened… And as if someone from above heard me, that blessing was given one night when she came into my chambers… My room… With nothing more than a silky nightgown that did nothing to sate my desires as she sauntered in. I was not ashamed in showing that I desired her, not at all. She could tell too, her nerves up on end from either lust or primal fear… Probably both knowing how worked up Mercedes could get. It started out innocent enough, light conversation and chatting but shifted to silence and soft, fluttery touches by that soft skin… God this woman was driving me up the damn wall; no one's hands could be that soft… 'That's not true... Aria's were.'

"Are you going to lounge around here all day or are you actually going to come and help us with work?"

'Speak of the devil.' Sitting up from my expensive sheets, I saw the objects of my affections regarding me with those piercing blue eyes. She had her hands on her hips and was waiting for my response.

"Well?"

"Do you really need me? I mean you have that oaf Luminous and Aran is more than capable enough to help Freud out." Smirking internally, I knew that would rile her up enough to storm over and try to drag me out to help our small band with research. As she neared, I noticed that her armor was missing giving me a clear view of the beauty in front of me. 'Gotcha.' Mercedes was fast, knowing that I could possibly dodge her grip she quickly intercepted where I was to go. But! I was not known as the 'Phantom Thief' for nothing…

"Let me go!"

"Nope!" Grabbing her arm, I was glad that my gloves were gone so I could feel every inch of that soft skin. Pulling her to me, I arose so that her body fell into mine when I let go of her arm.

"Scandalous thief."

Her cheeks colored fast as her eyes interlocked with mine, trying to intimidate me. Raising an eyebrow at her, I slid a hand without her knowing under her skirt and rested it upon her thigh. She squeaked as her body registered where my hand was.

"Let me go Phantom."

"No." Pulling her onto my bed beside me, her shirt rode up exposing a taut stomach and unmarred skin. Removing the hand that was on her thigh, I moved it to where her stomach was and lightly tickled her. The cool façade slipped for a moment and I heard her giggle before swatting my hands away and sitting up.

"Let's go, the other need us."

My attention was not on them though… It was on those deceptively slim legs of hers that were accentuated by the short skirt. It brought me back to that night where she was on top of me, my hands on her thighs slowly going upwards as I pulled that sheer fabric away leaving her in nothing but lacy panties that were soon flung somewhere in the room that night. It was then that I truly desired to own every inch of skin on this stoic beauty, to claim what every other man lesser than me wanted. I was greedy, I wanted more than I was gifted with and to take part in marking that blessed skin as my own.

"Phantom… What are you thinking?"

Looking up at her, she started to pull away from me but I grabbed her wrist and pulled her on top of me as I fell back onto the bed.

"Let me go now."

Brushing her hair behind her ear, my hand traced down her neck and found its way to her hip. "You say that… But I don't see any indication to break free from my grasps." To make my point further, I slid my hands down to where her legs where and traced patterns lightly on the back of her thighs.

"Phantom!"

She sat up and removed my hands yet did not inch off of my lap… I smirked at her. "Only proving my point darling." Placing my hands back on her thighs, they slowly began their descent upwards again. Before anything major could happen, the doors to my private chambers slammed open wide.

"I knew I would find you here!"

'Oh shit.' Sitting up, the last person I wanted to see stomped in with Gaston behind him. Looking at Gaston, I noticed the frazzled state he was in and raised an eyebrow.

"Mr. Luminous would not be satisfied until he found you and Ms. Mercedes."

Rolling my eyes, I helped Mercedes get up and stood behind her. "Relax, Mercedes is just …"

"Let's go! You are not making me, Aran, and Freud do all this work! It's bad enough you stole Mercedes last time which set us back days! Come on your highness."

Mercedes was yanked from my arms and dragged out the door in haste with a nasty look shot back at me before electric sky blue eyes disappeared. Sighing, I ran a hand through my hair. "Damn mage, always interrupting something." 'Though he did seem more ornery than usual…'

"Are you okay sir?"

"Yes. Sorry that you had to deal with him Gaston." I will get him back for upsetting Gaston. Though I may be a thief, I do have morals and value all my helping hands.

"It's quite alright sir; do you need any help getting ready?"

"No, I am fine." Dismissing him, I gathered my clothing and weapons together. Before I left, it just dawned on me on why he was more angry than usual. 'That...' Smirking, instead of going through the doors I went to the windows and opened them. "Ah so it's that game you want to play… Well sir, game on."

A/N: Omg, too many scenarios for Phantom and Mercedes! lol In the end though I chose this little scenario and I am happy I did. Oh Luminous, isn't revenge sweet xD? Enjoy guys and next up will be the gender bents of the characters! Let me know who should be the first pairing and sin!_(Fyi, it doesn't have to be a male/female pairing you know ^_^ Same for requests :P) As for the sins, greed and lust (lol) and a tad envy from everyone's favorite light staff wielding hero! Woot! :D