When we arrived, Raven had already been discussing the strategy.
-"So we'll infiltrate Wally's Castle while we still have the element of surprise. Use firepower such as explosives sparingly, if not at all. We'll attract less attention that way. That means you Aisha and Chung. Be quick and silent until we face the boss, Eve scans the place For hazards."
"W-wow Raven, that's a pretty genius plan!" Elsword blurted grinning like a baka. Rena added to the praise as well.
"Luchiel, the accessories merchant as well as a former bandit helped me with the planning."
All but Raven and I gaped like a fish before quickly creating a straight face as we headed out quickly.
Silently creeping amongst the trees, we slipped in the shadows hoping that the colors of red, purple, silver, and blond would go undetected. Raven blended in perfectly, all but his intense golden eyes. However, the rest of us had to deal with the disadvantage and remain stealthy at all times. Looking up at Wally's Castle, I perceived it as an enormous fortress with heavy protection and tall smooth wall that seemed to touch the sky.
"Let's scale the walls," Elsword suggested.
We were expecting an ineffective plan from him, but as we looked, we realized he was right. The front entrance was blocked, heavily guarded by intimidating looking monsters. A window rather high up was the only option, there were no other options and it was the most logical. Now pondering as to how we would scale such a wall and reach the window, Rena volunteered saying,
"I'll go first and try to scale the walls by using my double jump. Then, I'll use extra strong arrows to pierce the walls for something to hold onto so the rest of you can climb safely."
Rena then sprinted into the bushels glide a gazelle, not snapping a single twig, as she gracefully lept by the guards.
(Rena's POV)
I ran as fast as I could, trying to imitate the silence of the chilly breeze in the air. imbuing the power of nature in my legs, I instantly gained a newfound strength. My movements almost inhuman, I ran up the smooth and polished walk with no footholds at all. Trying timbalance and save nature energy drained me and I knew that I couldn't keep this up. Focusing at the walls, I drowned my thoughts in plant life, tree roots, and grass and it worked as gnarled roots stuck my feet there like cement for a short duration. Carefully taking an arrow from my quiver, I stabbed the arrow into the solid wall and it gave way after adding some force. Despite the pressure, chunks of rock didn't rain down. Thank the Lady of El that I got these pricey arrows, they're a life saver! I slowly climbed when the roots started to disappear, adding an arrow here and there until I reached the top. I gasped with relief and exhaustion and they gave a thumbs-up as I managed a weak smile.
"You're up next" I mouthe to Elsword and he grinned wickedly. I gave him my famous I'ma-murder-you-if-you-screw-this-up-face before he went and he seemed to get the message.
(Elsword's POV)
Gah Gravity! # %! I cursed under my breath. I can't use the power of nature or anything,( I kill every plant I touch) so this wast going to be easy. Nothing was easy anymore. Luckily, I had extremely strong arm strength. All this push-ups and test that pushed my limits to meet "Her" standards paid off. Careful not to break off any arrows, I made my way up and hoisted myself with my remaining strength in a final effort to get wiping sweat off of my forehead.
"Aisha," I whispered before settling in and eating a fried cracker.
(Aisha's POV)
I gulped at the large, tower-like castle as it loomed over me.
"Here goes nothing..."
Fidgeting, I shakily grasped an arrow trying to get up with my pathetic, sorry, non-existant* arm strength. Who am I kidding? I can't even do a single push-up!
"Don't give up!" Elsword whisper-shouted. I gave him a look, but it was replaced with gratitude. I managed 20 feet up, slowlyyy making my wa up like an ant. This isn't gonna work! Think Aisha! After a few moments of thinking, a lightbulb popped over my head. You're a genius! Using my levitating abilities, instead of floating down, I channeled my energy to go up, and I flew in short bursts. It sure wasn't doing my stomach any favors, but it sure was faster. I got up, landing on the window as Elsword grabbed my hand and hefted me up.
Not bad," He said, and I grinned back. Then mouthed "Raven" He smirked as if he had a trick up his sleeve and I wondered what he was trying to attempt.
(Raven's POV)
Let's test this new stealth mechanism. I angled my Nasod arm towards the window steadily and forced a steel wire out of it. Shooting out wildly, it pierced the wall and I tugged it several times to test it's strength, then combed up. My arm started to tire and I pressed a button and shot up like I was riding a demonic zip-line contraption, yanked the chord out, and stepped up.
"Eve." I said calmly, before surveying the area for any potential threats from this view.
(Eve's POV)
I took one glance at the wall, then glided up, my face calm as the freezing air flew over my face and my hair flapping about wildly. Shootings up, electric waves pulsed throughput my body, accelerating my already dangerous speed. When gravity decided not to cooperate,
"Gravity shift, reinforcement,"
The inside of my body reconstructed into a lighter, more agile, and flexible form as I defied gravity and double-jumped gracefully into the window.
(Chung's POV)
Luckily, being afraid of heights wasn't one of my fears. Yay. But how I could get up there in an epic way,(or epic failing) would be a problem. Um, I thought, standing there all derpy for Eve. She faced palmed and I gave her a pleading look. She lept down, and I caught her, alarmed.
"I can safely make my way down independently, rest-assured Chung." She said, before I placed her down. She examined my armor closely and felt around it. I blushed madly, when she added,
"Do not think of dirty things,"
"I wasn't!"
I fumed I'm supposed to be the innocent polite one... I shook my head.
"Downloading software into Freturnier 40...60...90% complete. Gravity resistance jet pack installed."
"Eve, what did y-AHHH!
I screamed, surprised at my high-pitched girly voice. Shooting skywards, I flailed my arms around in panic, about to smash face-first into a glass window. Yeah, realll heroic, screaming like a girl and about to get glass shards in my face. Nice. Fudge, Fudge, Fudge... I changed as if it were a curse or a prayer.
(Eve's POV)
I narrowed my eyes, trying to focus on him and glided up.
"Moby! Remy! Retrieve him!"
Suddenly, they doubled in size to even bigger than him and formed a barrier. He slammed into them and groaned.
"Thanks, Eve.."
"Chung, if you were to be injured, we would have to retreat for the time-being to tend to your injuries."
Sorry, by the way, Im never using this death contraption, I don't feel very well. Moby and Remy brought him up, and I glided away from ground-level.
"Phew, glad that was over..." He added.
"No, Chung, this is actually just the beginning."
We're in, excellent work everyone, but the worst is yet to come, like what Eve said." Raven replied.
We slipped behind a storage room enabling me to scan the castle fully. Scannning fow enemies...complete. Scanning environment...complete. My actions on auto-pilot.
"Hmm, this is quite troublesome, Wally is in the indicated direction." I pointed downwards. "Underground it seems."
Being on the top floor, we worked our way down into a large basement-like room of the sort lined with dim-lit candles and lanterns. As soon as we entered the room however, footsteps could be heard in the dark and we rushed about.
"Hide!" Rena and Aisha hissed before springing into action, but there was nothing to conceal themselves.
"May the user of this spell avoid detection, invisibility." Aisha chanted, then held her breath in the corner.
Rena double-jumped to the ceiling and used her last piercing arrow and hung there, hoping the people would not dare to look up.
"Cloaking ability, activate."I said and swung my arms down for it to come into effect, then used heat signature, and joined Aisha.
The boys scrambled about, screaming silently. Raven finally used his arm mechanism once more and joined Rena, grasping her in his arms. I raced out to Chung and hastily installed a cloaking device that would last a temporary five minutes and guided him towards a wall. We could clearly see each other, unlike the others who couldn't see us, since the cloaking we used were similar. Now, only Elsword remained, and the footsteps gradually got louder. He then did the unthinkable and stood there, holding his breath in plain sight.
Baka! I thought, but it was too late. 4 beefy soldiers had arrived in front of him, glaring fiercely.
"Binding Circle!" Aisha shouted and restrained their movement.
Elsord bashed one in the head and the soldier crumpled to the floor. Rena and Raven let go, and kicked them directly in the face, and Chung swung his cannon, knocking the last one unconcious. We dragged them away and I took their uniforms.
"Eve! What are you doing?!"
"I am simply being resourceful, using any means possible to blend in, like so,"
I put on the uniform over my clothing and proceeded to fold Moby and Remy into a satchel. The rest off the gang shrugged and put the uniforms on, but Chung stared at it.
"My armor, I can't put it over my armor."
"Take the armor off." We commented.
He furiously shook his head and I sighed.
"Must I always come to your aid?"
I pressed a button, and his armor became less bulky, yet keeping its' strength. We still kept a low profile, when we came across soldiers, the disguise seemed to be effective. Some questioned Elsword, Aisha, and Chung for their height, and suspicion rose due to my voice, but I do not think they deemed us a threat.
We finally reached the lowest level, and I pointed to a door, about to pass, when a a captain called over to us.
"Never seen you six around before, a bit too short some of you to be soldiers. Besides, only elites get to go into Wally's Chamber. Got any I.D.'s?" We froze and remained silent.
Me: Done! I like this chapter :o
Chung: I feel, really useless, stupid, and non-heroic .-.
Eve: I feel quite overpowered with many functions I did not have. Such as gravity resistance and such. ._. Also, Chung, you are not a hindrance. Everyone else: I liked it. :D.
Me: Anyways, please R&R and F&F. Later~