Cross: Hello to everyone.
Eli: Hey! Where's the author of this story?
Cross: You mean Silent Treecko? He has some problems and that's why he is not present today.
Eli: And what kind of problems?
Aira: Yeah… I want to know too.
Cross: I know that it wasn't about family or school problems. It was more like of a 'self problem'
Eli: Do you mean by he has problems that matters himself.
Cross: Uhm… somewhat. I even heard about your argument with him at LunaTale's story, which resulted in his decision to move you back by a few chapters.
Eli: Can't he even take a joke? O.o
Blade: Maybe that's the cause of his 'self problem'.
Aia: I agree.
?: Same here.
Eli: Hey! You won't appear in this story so get out!
Eli throws the stranger outside through the window.
Cross: I don't think that's the problem. He even laughed when he mentioned the argument with Eli.
Aira: Then what do you think is the cause of his absence today.
Cross: I don't know. Well, the emotion of the writer is reflected on what he writes so we should read his new Pokemon story, which is The Silent, Lonely but Helpful One.
Elyce: Is this an advertisement?
Aira: Elyce!
Aira hugs Elyce.
Elyce: Long time, no see.
Aira: Yeah. I miss you.
Eli: I remembered that there will be a new dungeon which will be released next week.
All (except Eli):…
Crickets are chirping.
Cross: This conversation is taking too long. Disclaimer?
Elyce: I will. Silent Treecko doesn't own GC and the characters except Cross, Eli and Maggie. Also, he does own this story and the plot.
Cross: Let's get this over with.
Ch. 12: Strange Things Happen
Cross' POV
I woke up and I had a dream. The same vision I saw when Nate used his skill, but this time, the figure was wearing new clothes and a different hairstyle. I thought that it was strange. I did what I must do before heading out for another walk around town, hoping that I will forgot the dream that I had dreamed twice. I wondered why the same dream kept haunting me but I shook the thought off and I continued heading out.
Someone's POV
'Hehehe… Cross…' I thought 'You will soon know what you are destined for.'
I continued watching him walking away from the mansion.
Arme's POV
I was walking along the corridor when I felt strange. I looked around but saw no one. I think I have felt this sensation before, but I can't remember where. I continued walking while I was still thinking where I felt this feeling. Just then, it disappeared. It was so sudden. Just then, Dio passed by with a worried face.
"Is there something that problems you, Dio?" I asked
"No, nothing." He replied
I continued my walk but I fixed my gaze on Dio. Something is not right of him today.
Dio's POV
I went towards the back entrance of the mansion. Then, I went inside the forest and after I have put some distance between me and the mansion. Then, I summoned a portal in which Alfred came out.
"What is it, master?" Alfred asked
"I've sensed that someone used a spying spell on the mansion a while ago." I said "Search the whole kingdom and find who did it. Inform me then."
"And what if it wasn't one of the demons who used the spell?" Alfred said
"I'll decide on that." I said "Meanwhile, do what I said first."
"As you wish." Alfred said before disappearing
I stood there, worried. Two questions were running in my mind. One, who was spying us? Two, why would he do that? I'm pretty sure that energy used for the spell wasn't normal. I decided that I should get back before Ley founds out. Speaking of which, Ley should've sensed that too so why I am worrying about if she founds out? I put a palm on my face and continued heading back to the mansion.
Blade's POV
Everyone seems busy. Because of that, I decided to go to the Library. I wanted to see the Library because I haven't seen it yet. I opened the door and closed it afterwards. Then, I realized that the library was big. It has many sorts of books. Come to think of it, it's kinda hard to pick a book to read since there are a lot of books in here. I only want to read a thin book but it must be full of knowledge. Just then, I noticed that a book glowed. Funny, books don't do that. Did Mari install something that will automatically direct you to the book that you wanted? That thought went out of my mind quickly and I grabbed the book.
"The Ancient Kingdom of Cownat." I read it aloud
This book must've been made long ago, since the word "Ancient" is present. Well, it's not bad to read a book so I opened the book and started reading.
Cross' POV
I was walking towards the mansion when I felt the presence of someone. I took a step forward and I quickly turned around.
"Show yourself!" I shouted "I know that you're following me."
A hooded person appeared in front of me.
"Remove your hood." I said
The stranger puts a hand on the hood. I was on the alert and I held my weapon just in case if the guy does anything funny. The stranger removed the hood and I saw the stranger's face. The stranger was a black-haired girl.
"Who are you?" I asked
"So, the others didn't inform you about me yet." She said
"What do you mean "others"?" I said
"I meant by the Grand Chase." She said
"Grand Chase…" I said and I thought about it for a while "You're a member of Grand Chase?"
"Looks like someone is getting the idea." She said "By the way, I'm Elyce. Also, what you've just said is true."
"My name's Cross" I said "An Earth Clan Defender."
"They've already told me about it." Elyce said
"Oh." I said "Anyway, nice meeting you."
"Same here." She said
"I've got to go." I said "See you soon."
Then, I walked away.
Elyce's POV
I watched Cross walk away from me.
'Did you catch the scent of that?' Ren said to me
'Yes.' I said to Ren only 'It's weird.'
'I know.' Ren said 'It's different.'
'Yes.' I said 'Much different from a human's.'
'Anyway, shall we get back to the mansion?' Ren said
'Lets.' I said
I walked towards the mansion slowly.
Jin's POV
I am at the entrance of the mansion when I saw Cross walking towards this way. Just then, I saw a shiny object travelling at a high speed. It was headed for Cross.
"Cross!" I shouted "Watch out!"
Just then, he turned around and deflected the thing. The thing landed on the ground and we both found out that it was an arrow. I approached Cross and check the arrow at the same time.
"An arrow." He said
"Someone must've been on to something." I said "I'll take the arrow to Lire so that she could examine it."
"I'll come too." Cross said
I picked the arrow and both of us went inside the mansion.
Lire's POV
I was sitting on the couch with Elesis, Lass and Master Sieghart when I noticed Jin and Cross approaches me.
"Hey, Lire." Jin said "Can you examine this?"
He gave me an arrow. I started examining the arrow.
"Where did you get that?" Elesis asked
"Someone was trying to hit Cross with that." Jin said
"What?" Elesis, Lass and Sieghart said
"Yes." Jin said "But we don't know yet who did it and what the guys' purpose of doing it."
I put the arrow on the table in front of me.
"The arrow tip is dipped with poison." I said
"What?" Jin said
"It seems that someone was trying to kill Cross." I said
"Kill me?" Cross said
"Yes." I said
"Can you tell who own this arrow?" Jin said
"No." I said "It's my first time seeing an arrow with such a design and composed of a different material."
"Then, what should we do." Jin asked
"We'll just stay calm about it for now." Elesis said "We will know later about the enemy."
"Yeah." Sieghart said "Having to deal it calmly will make the enemy feel confident on itself and it might expose its identity."
"It's a good idea." Lass said
"Then, it's settled." Elesis said
Cross' POV
Someone was trying to kill me? I can only think one possibility right now. It must've been Setesh or his minions. But, I remember that they don't have archers. Also, why would they bother travelling towards here just to kill me?
I shook the thought of from me. I sat on the couch and joined the others in watching. Just then, Amy's voice echoed throughout the mansion.
"It's breakfast guys!" Amy said
Every one of us went inside the Kitchen. I saw Elyce entered the Kitchen. Well, the kitchen was large and I think it can accommodate lots of people so it will not be a problem if there will be more people in the Chase.
Third Person POV
Everyone is present and they have a delicious breakfast. After that, everyone went separate ways. Sieghart, Arme, Mari and Ronan sat on the couch.
"Another boring day." Sieghart said
"There's nothing to do." Ronan said
"Maybe I can fix my room." Arme said to herself
Just then, Knight Master came.
"Emergency everyone!" She said "Get everyone on the meeting room."
Cross: And it ends here.
Eli: It's kinda short than the previous chapters.
Cross: He's busy you know.
Eli: I know.
Elyce: I'm glad that I'm part of the story. =)
Blade: But still, we should expect slow updates.
Eli: Anyway, is there something left?
Cross: Yeah. These notes.
Eli: Then go ahead and tell them.
Cross: It's just short, by the way.
Notes:
1. Elyce is LunaTale's OC. She's a vampire.
2. Ren is also an OC of LunaTale. He was sealed on Elyce.
3. Updates are getting slow because I'm too busy.
Cross: Anyway, I hope that the author will be here next chapter.
Eli: And?
Cross whispers something to Eli.
Eli: Oh…
Cross: See you soon.