Me: Hello everyone!
Cross: So, what's next?
Me: The chapter's next. But first…
Cross: What?
Me: I remembered that when I saw Elsword's picture, he actually looks like you. Only that you have brown hair, brown eyes, and five years older.
Cross: And?
Me: Also, some of Elsword's clothes look like your clothes in your three different jobs, too.
Cross: How coincidental.
Eli: If Cross almost looks like Elsword, then why not draw Cross?
Me: I suck at drawing, mind you.
Eli: *giggles*
Me: I have to remind you that you will appear later around chapter 21 to chapter 24. =P
Eli: T~T
Cross: So, what's next?
Eli: Disclaimer!
Me: We have someone for that. Dante!
Dante appears in the scene.
Dante: Got it. Silent Treecko doesn't own GC and the OCs except Cross, Eli and Maggie.
Me: And I remembered that Ley arrived in NAGC.
Cross: Good for them.
Me: I can't also wait for Mari's 4th Job and ST.
Cross: And here's the chapter!
Me: Hey! That's my line!
Cross: It's not yours now. =P
Me: -_-'
Ch. 11: Mysterious Events
Cross' POV
I woke up and I rubbed my eyes. It was 6:00 when I checked and I went straight to my routine. After grooming, I walked out of my room. When I opened the door, I was greeted with a fist straight on my face. Well, it wasn't actually like a punch, it was more likely a knock on the door and my face acted as the door. I hold my face for a while, flinching from the sudden "attack" that had greeted me. Just then, someone spoke.
"I'm sorry!" A feminine voice said
"Hey, watch where you knock." I said calmly and I removed my hand on my face to see a certain archer.
"I'm very sorry!" Lire apologized again "I was about to knock when I heard a sound outside and that caught my attention. But then, I didn't realize that you opened the door when I was going to knock."
"It's okay." I said "So, what's your business with me?"
"Well, you have a letter." Lire said "And it's from Eli."
Lire handed me the letter.
"Thanks." I said and gently closed the door and locked it
I went into my desk and I made sure that no one is spying me. Then, I opened the letter, which was a top-secret one, and read it in a special way.
…
Dear Cross,
So, what are you doing there? In our part, we don't have any clues yet. About the three items that you mentioned last time, the leader searched on the items and we have found that the key with the Emerald was the Key of Nature, the key that has the Ruby was the Key of War, and the one with the Sapphire was known as the Key of Peace. We still don't know the keys' purposes but we have found out that those keys were somehow related to the legend. Still, were trying to find out what are the keys for. So, good luck in your part and try to find more information.
P.S. You'd better not go dating with someone because once I've found out, it will rain bullets and all of those are only for you and that girl.
…
'Gee, ever so annoying.' I thought
I crumpled the paper and "decomposed" it in a matter of seconds. Then, I opened the door and I went out of my room. I headed into the lobby and I saw Dante, which was heading to the kitchen.
"Hello Dante!" I said
"Hi." He said
"So, what's up?" I said
"I'm just going to the kitchen to help Arme and my sister." Dante said "Since breakfast will be for the twenty of us, it will take longer if the two of them will cook by themselves."
"Do you need a hand?" I said "It seems that it will be quicker if more people will cook."
"So, you know how to cook?" Dante asked
"A little bit." I said "But I can slice the vegetables and beat the eggs, at least."
"You can help us then." Dante said
I took a step forward but then, I remembered something. It was my armor.
"Wait, I forgot something." Cross said "I'll meet you at the kitchen later, okay?"
"Sure." Dante said
I went outside so that I can remove my armor.
Dante's POV
I went into the kitchen and I saw Arme and my sister who were already preparing the ingredients. I joined them by picking up some bacon and dicing it with the knife. Arme prepared the cooking utensils while Amy washed the chicken. Just then, Cross came.
"Oh." I said, remembering that Cross wants to help "Cross would like to help us."
"It's fine~!" Amy said
"Sure." Arme said "The more, the merrier."
Cross approached the potatoes and started to peel them. I picked the eggs, beat them, and mixed it up in a bowl. While doing so, I saw Amy stuffing the chicken and Arme already waiting for the eggs and the bacon. After I finished mixing, I gave the diced bacon and the mixed eggs to Arme and I went to the toaster and I prepared the bread. I placed two slices of bread on the toaster. After a while, the two slices of bread popped and I placed the two slices on the plate.
"Cross?" I said
"Yes?" Cross said
Just then, he shouted, but not that loud. I looked at his direction and he was holding his finger, which was bleeding. The other two was alerted and Arme lowered the fire on the pan while Amy placed the chicken on the oven and set the timer before approaching Cross.
"What happened?" Amy asked
"I accidentally cut myself." Cross said "It's my unlucky day today."
"I'll go get some bandage." Amy said and left
"Let me see that finger of yours so that I can heal it." Arme said
Cross placed his hand in front of Arme so that she could see the cut.
Arme's POV
'The cut wasn't serious.' I thought 'But it's better if I heal it.'
Just then, I noticed that something is not right with the cut. Little by little, which was almost unnoticeable, the cut was slowly closing even though I haven't cast a healing spell yet.
'That was weird.' I thought
I chanted a spell which will heal his cut and to prevent infection. Amy came with the bandage and I wrapped it around Cross. I was still thinking why the cut was slowly regenerating without any healing spells. I was bugged by it but then I was snapped back into reality when I heard Amy's voice.
"Does it feel better?" Amy asked
"A little bit." Cross said "So, what are you asking before, Dante?"
"Oh, I just need the mashed potatoes." Dante said
Cross went near a bowl filled with mashed potatoes and gave it to Dante.
"Thanks." Dante said
All of us went back to work.
Elesis' POV
I was sitting on the living room when I smelled something delicious. I continued sniffing and I realized that it was coming from the kitchen.
'Ooh… I can't wait.' I thought
Then, I heard Amy's voice.
"Breakfast is ready, guys!" Amy said
I shouted with joy and went to the kitchen when suddenly, someone grabbed me by the clothes.
"Calm down Elesis." Someone said
I recognized that voice.
"What now, Ronan?" I said
"Nobody will steal your food." Ronan said "And I hope that you won't steal others."
I laughed shyly.
"That's why I'm here so that you won't eat everybody else's food." He said "Now, let's go."
Both of us entered the kitchen and we received a giggle from Amy.
Third Person View
Breakfast started and everyone is happy with the meal. After that, everyone went into their own business. Cross went into the training grounds.
Cross' POV
I was walking around the training areas, trying to find a suitable one. I approached Training Ground Five and I saw Nate striking the dummies. Then I heard him say "Nightmare in the Shadows!" before he howled loudly. His eyes went black, which surprised me. Then, I felt some kind of energy building near me.
'I think I'm affected with his skill.' I thought
I concentrated on my surroundings. I've found out that there are funny-looking circles around me. I noticed that some strange sounds are coming out of the circles.
'What now?' I thought
Just then, my eyelids felt heavy. I struggled to keep them open but I can't. Sleepiness took over me and I fell into the ground.
Awkward silence and everything is black. I've realized that the portals were gone. Just then, four objects came flying toward me. I tried to dodge it but then I realized that I can't move. I closed my eyes to embrace the pain and a second passed when I've heard a sound. Then, I suddenly noticed that I felt no pain. I opened my eyes and saw that the four objects landed near me, not on me. I noticed that all four objects are the same and they have the same design. Just then, they are removed from the ground and they floated back to what seemed to be the owner of the objects. I can only see his silhouette and I took note that the figure was floating. The four objects floated near him and I can see that the figure was looking at me, even though I can't see his eyes. Just then, it became bright. I covered my eyes and I tried to look at the figure again. Just then, I was shocked. The hair, the hairstyle, the eyes, the clothes and the floating objects.
"This can't be…" I said, realizing that I can speak now "It's…"
Just then, I heard a voice.
"Cross, wake up!" A voice said
I opened my eyes and saw Nate.
"I'm sorry that you have been included with my skill." Nate said "I've been practicing on it for a while and it seems that I can't fully control this skill yet."
"It's okay." I said, still wondering on the nightmare
I stood up.
"Again, I'm sorry." Nate said
"It's fine." I said
I left the Training Area Five and Nate went back to his training. I took another glance at Nate before I left completely out of his sight. He was determined than ever. I went ahead and I saw Training Ground Three, which was suitable for my training today. I went in and I prepared my sticks.
Mari's POV
I continued staring at the three keys.
'What are these things?' I thought
The material that made them can't be found anywhere around the five continents, except for the three gems. I continued examining them and suddenly, the three gems glowed. I was shocked when I saw this. Just then, the glow faded.
'It's time to do an analysis.' I thought
Jin's POV
I was walking near Training Area Two when suddenly, Cross went out of the Training Area Three. I can see that he's tired and he is sweating… a lot. I have never seen him like this before. He went inside the mansion and I continued walking and I saw Nate, who was tired too.
"Are you training a while ago?" I asked
"Yeah." He replied
"Which area?" I asked
"Number five." He said
At least I know where not to train.
"Thanks." I said "I'll be going."
"Sure." Nate said
Both of us went into the opposite directions. When I went past Training Area Three and I saw the damages that Cross has done. There were three craters on the ground, the dummies are scattered everywhere, the training knives which are made of wood are also scattered everywhere. These training knives are used as an object which will train one's dodging abilities while attacking the enemies. But then, one spot attracted me. There were some drops of blood near one of the walls of the training area. I don't remember that Cross have any injuries when I saw him. Then I decided to ignore that and to go on with my training.
Cross' POV
I looked back at my hand. It was just bleeding a while ago but now, there weren't even signs that it was existent. It was just a small cut but cuts don't heal so quickly! I continued staring at my hand until Dio came. I stopped on what I am doing and I just stood there. Then, Dio left my sight. I sighed inwardly and I continued wondering about the cut on my hand. This wasn't happening before but why now? Then, I decided not to think about it and I went into the couch to have some rest.
Me: End of chapter! I'm going to admit that this was rushed =D
Cross: By the way, do you have any plans on making an Elsword fanfic?
Me: Yes, I have but the problem is that there's no Elsword category yet in FanFiction.
Cross: But you have planned it just in case that the Elsword category will be out, right?
Me: Yeah. Although I've got the name, weapon and jobs planned, I still need to think of his clothes, attacks and etc. Also, I will have to modify his attacks first like nerfing and buffing it.
Cross: LOL. You're acting like one of the creators of Elsword.
Me: No, I'm not! By the way, updates are somewhat slow because of school requirements.
Cross: At least you have updated.
Eli: I can help you with the OC's clothes if you want.
Me: Thanks.
Cross: By the way, who is the OC?
Me: I can't tell but I can tell that he's a boy.
Cross: Gee, it's just the name.
Me: Someone might steal the name D=. Anyway, review.
Note (Only one):
1. Cross' cuts heals faster than ordinary. Sounds… mysterious… XDD
