Silver: Another chappy is here :)
Everyone: yay!
Lucs: I can't wait to be good guys.
Blake: I need to beat you up first.
Eve: Awww more people.
Elsword: Cheer up Eve more the better right.
Silver: Yup now let's get to it.
Chapter 9: Healing Love
(Ara's POV)
I can't believe Blake just kissed me, I can feel my face heating up everytime I remember that memory. "Does that mean he likes me?" I thought to myself as I shrug off my thoughts and focus that he is fighting someone right now. I run around and around still can't find the others, I stop for a second to catch my breath and as I look back to the road I see a familiar red haired crimson eyes man and a silver haired honey orange eyes. I quickly ran to them and notice my presence.
"Hey Ara aren't you suppose to be with Blake." Eve said in a monotone voice.
"I was until he said I should warn you guys." I replied while gasping for air.
"Warn us?" Elsword ask raising his eyebrow.
"I don't know but whatever it is he is fighting with someone right now." I replied instantly. Their eyes widen to hear my words as they were in shock that something might happen to him.
"He really is stubborn he might get killed again." Elsword said as he gritted his teeth.
"We have no time to waste Elsword find the others while me and Ara help Blake." Eve bumped in quickly as we nodded and instantly left.
"You better not mess this up Blake." I said to myself as I focus on running back to him.
(Elsword's POV)
I ran as fast as I can to find the rest that Blake is acting stubborn again. I really need to let that guy fight in a team. I ran to a corner and luckily I spotted Chung and Rena walking and talking I quickly ran to them and stop catching my breath.
"Hey Elsword what brings you here?" Chung ask
"No time Blake is fighting someone again alone we need to think a plan." I instantly said to them.
"What plan are we gonna do then?" Aisha suddenly bumped in the conversation as we all jump in shock.
"What the heck Aisha don't scare us like that!" I shouted at her.
"Hihihi anyway what is our plan?" She ask again.
"Let's set up a trap." I said as I hold my chin.
"A trap?" Rena said in confusion.
"Yeah here we will do it." I said as I briefly discuss my plan about helping Blake.
"Sounds like a great plan let's do it." Chung said with confidence.
"All right let's go Blake can't hold all day." Raven added and we all nodded and went to the east part of town.
(Blake's POV)
I am hanging like an insect to these three good thing I learn a few tricks now. "Blaze Kick!" says the one with the black jacket I look at him as he is burning and I quickly turn into my defensive postion. "Blade Wall." I said calmly as all of my 6 swords came out and turned into a shield. The kick was blocked and he jumped away. The swords returned to my main sword and I charged quickly to the three. I see the one with the vest has his eyes closed, I charged at him first but I suddenly stop when I saw 5 daggers came out of nowhere from his back. He pointed at me as the daggers started to move towards me. I quickly dodged the first 3 daggers but I got cut from the last 2. I stayed on my ground as I quickly make another skill. "Massive Shot." I said as I pointed my sword to the green haired man then suddenly all 6 swords came out and moving against him. He quickly jumped away and dodged all my 6 swords, I have a smirk on my face and "Time to show why I am a Demon Jester." I mumbled to myself. "Hallucinate!" I shouted as there were clones of me suddenly appeared on the 6 swords scattered everywhere, the clones took each sword and started to charge at the two. I look at the one with the sniper as he said something then shot 2 bullets, I managed to block the bullets but something surprised me as the bullets exploded. I knocked back a little and the clones came back to me and retrieving my 6 swords.
"You are not bad for a kidnapper." The one with the jacket.
"I am not a kidnapper!" I shouted as I charge at him quickly. Biggest mistake I ever made, I look at him and he said. "Hellfire." he suddenly changed, his right eye is glowing and I noticed that he is a demon. He quickly charged at me too as we both raised our swords and clashed in the middle. I watch him as his hair is turning into crimson red and an outburst of fire came out of him. I got flied away but quickly recovered from my feet.
"What was that." I mumbled to myself as I stare the three then suddenly I see sort of light and it was coming from the sniper of the one at the back. "Two-handed form." I said as another sword came out with 3 swords combined from it as I took action deflecting the bullets. As soon I finished deflecting the green haired man charged at me "Blade Storm." he said as I got off guard all of his 4 swords hit my body. I jumped back and look at the scratches and it has a color green substance "Poison!" I thought as now I have limited time to end these guys. But suddenly the green man stand his ground "Shadow Strike." he said as shadows came out just like him and charging at me. "So this was the rumor huh." I thought again as I grip my swords "One-handed form." I said as the sword returned. "Limit..." I mumble as the aura coming through my veins "...Break." I said as I let out a big burst that killed all the shadows. I feel that my left eye is glowing and my left hand is flowing with black aura. I quickly charged at the green haired man "Blade Dance." I said as 4 swords came out and started to swing around me, he jumped away but I quickly react as I jump to him "x4 Slash." I said as I quickly slash him and the 4 swords swinging around me followed I slashed him 4 times and the other swords too so technically I slashed him 16 times. He fell to the ground injured, I don't want to kill them... yet. I see that the one with the black jacket started to charge at me. "Flame Shot!" he shouted as he raised his glove claw and started to shoot somekind of fireballs. I jump towards him as soon I was on top of him "Blade Seal." I said calmly as the 4 swords behind me stabbed the ground and formed a bind. He can't escape but suddenly I felt something hit my arm and it was the one with the sniper. He kept firing rounds at me as I charge at him. "Assassination." He said as he took his rifle and shot a bigger bullet than the rest, I stood my ground as I prepare myself for the bullet. When the timing was right I slashed the bullet in half as the bullet passed me and exploded. I smirked again as I charge again at him, our distance is getting shorter and shorter as he keep using his skills "Pierce Shot!" he shouted as I quickly dodged it. I was so close to him now and he took out his dagger from his back "Rapid Assault." he said as he starts to shoot his rifle at me and slide. "Stun Collison!" I shouted as I bashed my sword at him and he went flying I quickly charged at him and my sword has a black aura. "Chain Trigger!" I shouted as I started slashing him everywhere. 16..17..18..19..20. I counted the number of slash and ended it with another skill "Triple slash." I said as the 2 swords inside jumped out and started to fall I quickly slashed him with my main sword upwards and so as the two swords fell down and it the sword quickly reassembled. I jump and grabbed the sword and slash it to him.
"Two down one to go." I mumbled myself as I look back at the demon. He broke the seal as he released a powerful fire burst. The 4 swords returned to my main sword and he quickly charged at me. I positioned myself for my move. "Finishing Touch." I said as all 6 swords floated behind me and I charged at him. Our swords clashed and I took this opportunity and I quickly slide my sword and his sword slided off his hand and I quickly slash him upward then my 6 swords rushing to him slashed him in different locations. He fell to the ground and I raised my main sword and all 6 swords returned quickly. I stop the flow of my aura then my left eye returned to it's ordinary color and my left arm is not flowing with aura anymore. I suddenly felt pain from my body as I received a bunch of bullets, cuts and bruises. I shrug off the pain as I get the three people and patch them up with my medical supplies. It took me a while to get them fixed up no traces of injuries but left me with nothing. I can feel the poison running through my veins. I gritted my teeth as I hold the injury where it hurts the most and I look at it, it was bleeding.
I just sit down on the ground for now cause I can't carry three people in this condition. I rest for a while and preventing the pain then Ara and Eve arrived.
"Hey Blake you alright?" Ara ask as I stand up
"Yeah I'm fi-" I got cut off as I felt the poison spread again and the injuries started to hurt. I hold the big cut and prevent it from bleeding.
"I guess that is a no." she said "Eve give me the medics." she called out and Eve gave her everything she need.
"Here drink this to stop the poison." she gave me a small bottle with something in it, I guess this is the antidote. I drink it slowly and I feel that it worked. I look back at Ara who is covering my cuts and bruises. After a few minutes she finally finished treating my wounds and I stand back up, I offered my hand to her, she look down for a sec and she reach my hand and I help her up.
"Thanks Ara." I said as she look on the ground again and I see her face turn into bright red.
"You are welcome." She said and suddenly hugged me instantly. I was shock at this event and I look at Eve as she tilted her head. "Can you give us a minute." I said and she nodded, she turned around and walk a few steps.
"You are really stubborn." Ara said as she is still hugging me.
"I know I am but I do it for a reason." I replied in a monotone voice.
"But I don't want you to sacrifice yourself just for it." she said as I feel something wet in my chest. "Is she crying?" I though as I hug her back and pet her hair softly.
"You know I just wanted to be sure you are ok as well the others." I said as she look at me face to face. "But look on the bright side I did not die this time right." I added as I wipe away her tears.
"Just don't break your promise." she said as she lay her head on my shoulder and I pet her hair again.
"I'm sorry but I can't keep promises that easily." I replied as I continue petting her.
We stayed for a while to keep Ara calm and we start to head back to the inn with these three people I encountered. Each one of us carries one person, while we were walking I see the others running towards us with something in their hands.
"What is all that stuff for?" I ask as they approach us.
"I thought you are still fighting." Chung said innocently.
"I guess you are too late, the fight was over now come over here and help me carry this." I said as I start to struggle carrying the person I am holding right now. Elsword come to my aid while the others helped Ara and Eve.
We walk in a comfortable silence and soon we arrived the inn. I volunteered that we will place these people in my room. I lay down one of them in the bed while the other two is on the ground with a pillow. I also secured the windows and door in case they try to escape. I closed the door and look to the gang.
"So where am I gonna sleep tonight?" I ask them, they glance at each but no one replied until Ara volunteered
"Y-you can sleep in my room if you like." She stutters as she plays with her fingers. Elsword and Rena has smirks on their faces while the others glanced at Ara who look down in embarrassment, I can't help but smile to Ara as she blush a little "Thanks Ara." I said with a warm smile.
"Ok time to get some sleep we need to talk about those three tomorrow." Raven said as we all nodded in agreement. Everyone went to their rooms as I followed Ara into her room. She opened the door, she entered first and I followed and closed the door behind. We had an awkward silence as I lean against the wall as she sat down on her bed. Ara then broke the silence.
"Where will you sleep Blake?" she asked me as I think of an idea. I only thought one idea but it's not comfortable but it will do.
"I'll just sleep here on the floor." I replied in a monotone voice.
"Oh." she replied instantly.
I look at her and she suddenly look down again in embarrassment, I smile again "She is cute when she blush." I thought to myself and I start to talk.
"Still thinking about the kiss?" I ask and she suddenly look at me with eyes widen and a bright red cheeks.
"N-no I wasn't." she stutters back
"Then why are you stuttering?" I teased as she try to reply back.
"I-I don't know ok I'm just nervous." she replied back
"Riiiiight." I said as I walk towards her. She was confused at all but I figured it out soon why she acts different and always embarrass every time.
"I gotta admit she likes me, and I like her too." I thought to myself and stop walking as I am in front of her.
"Blake?" she called out confused.
"Yes?" I replied.
"I-I..." she said and kept quiet for a while.
"Like me?" I ask as she look at me with shock knowing her secret and I just smiled.
"Y-yeah but how did you know?" she asked confused
"I can see it to your actions of how different you treat me with the others." I said calmly as she listened every word. I can see her face becoming more red.
"Blake." she called again.
"Hmm?" I said looking at her.
"Do you like me too?" she ask in embarrassment. I can't help but to smile again and my face heats up a little and I admit to her.
"Yes I do like you Ara." I replied calmly while I feel my face is heating up.
"R-really?" she ask with disbelief. Well I know one thing that will prove it to her. I kneel down until my face is the same height as her I pulled her close to me and give her a warm kiss. I quickly broke off the kiss and look at her with a warm smile.
"Now do you believe?" I ask and she nodded, this time she pulled me for another kiss I was shock about it but then calm myself and kissed her back. The kiss lasted longer than I think until we broke up and gasp for air. I prepared a small blanket on the floor and a small pillow but suddenly Ara hold my hand, I look at her confused.
"Y-you can sleep beside me if you want." She stutters as she avoids eye contact and has her face deepen in red.
"S-sure thanks Ara." I stutter as well as I scratch the back of my head.
"I will wash myself off first, I don't want to sleep like this." I said as she nodded and I went to the bathroom. I took a small towel and dip it in cold water and washed my body.
(Ara's POV)
I squealed in joy to know that Blake likes me too. I just can't take my memory off that scene where we kiss. I hold my cheeks and smile as the memory kept replaying in my mind. Later Blake came out of the bathroom and I moved on the end of the bed so Blake can sleep with me in the bed. He layed down and smiled at me.
"Good night Ara." he said to me
"Good night Blake." I replied and he closed his eyes and fallen asleep. I look at him a little more and smile, I move closer to him and hug him as I feel that the bed is taking me to dream land.
"I love you Blake." I whispered to his ear and I fell asleep.
Silver: And that is it.
Blake and Ara: *blushes*
Elsword: Awww~ the lovebirds finally admitted.
Ara: Sh-shut up.
Rena: There is no escape to it Ara hihihi.
Aisha: I wonder who will be our partners.
Silver: Shush you will know soon.
Blake: This is the end of chapter 9 readers, Silver can't release chapter 10 if he still didn't receive the 3 female OCs and Silver will also be thrilled for your reviews about this story he will reply to your reviews sooner or later.
Silver: Thanks Blake this is Silver0100 singing off.
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