I offered my hand, pulling him up and withdrew my boot from his chest. He sighed.

"Good Game,"

"I agree, it was quite the even match and I truly enjoyed it."

Hm, they are both impressive, there is little to improve on them.

There isn't a lot of advice I can give you, but I know that you two need to improve. Eve, your endurance and tricks up your sleeves are lacking, your palm is probably swollen from that blow. Try to counter and catch better, without having to use your drones that is. Your electricity skills need work as well knowing that they add some nice chunks of damage, but they're slow. Although Photon Blink was an excellent strategical idea, it failed. If it had worked, the stunning ability would prove to be invaluable in a battle. So stunning, less reliance on battle units, and electrical attacks...Lasers and electron balls would prove to fit nicely under that category!

Raven, you're excellent. All I can tell you is, what are you going to do with that Nasod Arm? Resist, and work on your swordsmanship to increase speed and agility, or strengthen your arm even further to cause massive pain and power. But, what are the risks of each path? Pro's? Con's? Think about that.

Anywaysss, all there's left is er, Red Head and Purple Head! Yeah! (Something alon those lines) Cherry, you excel in close combat with a sword, and Grape, you prefer ranged attacks with magic? Good, perfect.

"It's Elswo-"

It's Aish-"

They didn't even get the chance to correct Camilla ad she rudely shoved them into the portal.

"You know, you guys don't have to WAIT for Strawberry and Grape to finish sparring. It might take awhile. I oh so conveniently, designed a job change quest for each of you to pick and accept on the quest board, so stop by at the quest board and get a job change to get stronger!"

I headed out with the remainder of the gang. Rena, Raven, Chung, and I. Luckily, the quest board was right outside, so we did not have to stray afar. The quest board was an old, almost ancient wooden slab covered in clusters of messy, white paper. Some more recent than others. The less recent papers seemed to be dated back to ancient times, and I brushed them ever so carefully, only to have the yellowing paper crack to my touch. The papers were "arranged" ahem buried* under a thick pile of guild advertisement such as one called Solace's Wing, a freedom guild, quests to help out the current situation of the village, and money, item, and potion rewards. We shuffled through the crowd of people, before they parted like in the reading of Moses and the Red were possibly aware that we had saved Ruben, and now Elder.

Rumors must spread like wildfire. I stepped in and shuffled through the crowd of papers that were not yet accepted to narrow my search, before the rest came to search as well. Growing impatient and frustrated, (Although I did not show it,) I scanned the quest board. It displayed what the Quest Board would look like if it was in a neat, orderly fashion. I organized the sheets of a paper one at a time with utmost carefulness and dexterity. The work was tedious, exhausting my hands, but I had fixed it in record timing. I then proceeded to acquire a purple sheet labelled "Job Change Application" meant and assigned specifically to me just as Camilla had stated. I handed the rest of the needed papers to them, and the crowd dispersed before re-crowding and marveling at the almost new quest board, neat, and organized, courtesy of myself. I filled in all the answers on the sheet, not wanting to waste any precious time on the completion of this quest except for one question. It had three branches similar to a web with two rectangular boxes in each branch. The first tier was already filled in, whereas the second had question marks on them and T.B.D. Which, I assumed was "To be determined." I started to read: Code Exotic, Code Architecture, and Code Electra. I checked Code Electra first,

Code Electra: Class of lasers and electricity. A rare, ancient, Nasod code used to amplify electricity usage and maximum voltage power for combat. Allows one to increase attack power without the use of traditional battle units. It was mostly used by mechanics in wars to design and build superb weaponry increasing magic attack, speed, and overall performance as well with armor. Related to the built of the Freturnier. This code was also used for battling as well, by releasing volts of deadly electron beams supplied by El-force that can afflict a variety of affects such as stunning, piercing, and temporary blindness.

I moved onto the next class, always reading each option's description carefully before selecting my final decision. Code Architecture: Class of Nasod Combat and mechanical devices used thousands of years ago. Commonly used by aristocrats and Nasod Mechanics. This code was also used for combat as well, by commanding their mechs/drones to attack to their bidding of the wielder is lacking in physical attack and defense. The drones block and absorb damage for them. Extremely reliant on drones.

Lastly, Code Exotic: Ancient Nasod code specializing in combat and hard-wired for battle. Specializing in war, Code Exotic specializes in spears and hazardous metal objects as well as explosives. It was used by Nasods seeking power, but most became corrupt and twisted from the destructive code. If one remains sane while this code is in use however, it can prove to be valuable if the user maintains sanity as to the fact that Nasod battle units aren't heavily relied on leaving the user less vulnerable and physically stronger. Contains a multitude of skills and attacks as well as party buffs, gaining exceptional mobility and remaining agile in the process. It is a restricted version of Q-Proto_00's Code.

I pondered on the best job change. One that would aid me in every situation. One that would help me 'in the long-run' Carefully inspecting the pro's and con's of each code would be the most thorough way to select. I only had one chance, and one chance alone. I started with Code Architecture. A code specializing in mechanics and Nasod units...no. I had been told that my priorities lie with not being heavily dependent on drones. This code would defeat that purpose. Though, if I were to create more Nasod allies, that would be vital for the re-population of my race. However, starting by creating combat drones were a necessity at the moment and i disheartened me to think about creating new units from scratch. Replacement. I favored Oberon, and Ophelia, my loyal assistants/servants alone. Making another to accommodate to my needs would be equivalent to betrayal, or a royal slap to the face.

I moved on to the next code, Code Exotic. A code that specialized in spears, sharp objects, and explosions. Entitling myself, "Mistress of Destruction." The title had a nice ring to it, and the destruction of my foes was what I really seemed to need right now. Code Exotic truly seemed to be the ideal path. I rose my palm and brought it onto the paper, the ink of my pen almost checking it off, I then hesitated, reading the third and last sentences.

Power for the heavy price of sanity. If sanity abandoned me, what would be the point? With the possibility of this code corrupting me, what would the outcome be to my comrades? To Chung? Would I possibly, turn against them? A traitor due to my change in characteristics? I simply did not want to take the risk, the dangerous gamble. I might throw my ambitions away, allowing them to get swept away by violence, the rebirth of my kingdom slipping from my mind. Worse yet, recreating my civilization to destroy others. Innocent, pleading lives, I would be a monster, like Wally, with an iron fist, authority over all as they grovel before me, bowing against their will. A throne of spears, midnight black and drenched in my victims blood.

My palm shook and I almost dropped my pen, but held it firmly. I shall not choose Code Exotic. Code Electra seemed to be the most reasonable option out of the two, using process of elimination. Nevertheless, I read the description once more. Lasers and electricity. Camilla had recommended it, the class seemed perfect. The slight draw back was that this was one of the most rare codes, requiring rare materials to activate and function properly. I needed the following: Several Large El Shards, and some kind of core system. The El scarce to find with all the impurities and darkness affecting the area. They were considered exceedingly rare, especially since El is strict at this time. This is the code I seek though. Checking it off, I had completed the application, hesitated for the last time, checking it over once more, then Accepted Quest. Luckily, I did not have to go through many tedious dungeon runs to obtain Large El Shards. I then embarked on my journey to complete my quest, heading towards Ruben. My destination? The Tree of El.

I gazed up an enormous, beautiful tree, lush with leaves of many shades of green, reaching out the branches, hugging onto them. They tree branches swayed gently in the cool, fresh, air. It glowed a greenish blue hue, particles of floating off of it and onto my face and hair, like fine, powdered snow. I reached out, catching one, before it diminished into thin air, sparkling as it faded. The bark of the ancient tree was whimsical, filled with etched in lines and swirls veiled in mystery. The center base was broad and welcoming. Sunlight filtered in the area, seeping through the leaves.

Light seemed to encircle it as if attracted to the tree, highlighting its details. I took gratitude that such a beautiful natural structure still existed after these long centuries. I closed my eyes to welcome it all. Nobody seemed to be around. Opening my eyes to examine the tree for what I sought after, I glided to the peak, noticing that towards the ground were only traces of El, and the uppermost branches had clusters that were medium sized. I knelt at the suitable branch, clustered with large El crystal. Clack!*

I broke off several pieces of El, turning it around in my palm. The El was bluish white, with the slightest bit of sea green. Depending on the sunlight, and which way you were turning the El, it was either azure, or a transparent white. I held it close to my heart and felt warmth and good memories flood into my systems as if it held a mystical and curing property. No wonder many sought after the El. This is beautiful. However, greed and hunger for power through El is wrong. I will get what is needed and be on my way. I leaped off the edge and descended quickly, the wind whipping my hair before landing gently on the ground with a double-jump. I left after one last glance at the holy ground.

Now all I need is a core-like system to power the code... Where can I find that..? For all I am aware of, all the core capsule are all gone. Even in Altera. Perhaps... yes, I remember, the capsule Elsword and the Gang had found me in. Although it is damaged, I can try to repair it, it is the only lead I have at the moment, might as well try. I jogged for a few miles, somehow knowing exactly were it was. Not far from here. Sure enough, there was the damaged capsule.

I peered inside to find the outer casing cracked from were Elsword had shattered it. Surprisingly, pink fluid was still evident on the floor. The keyboard and screen were slightly ruined from the fluid and a few wires and circuitry was jutting out from holes, but other than that, it was fine. I may be able to repair it with the power and knowledge I have acquired. Sliding the broken glass away with my foot to the corner of the chamber, I stretched, before getting to work knowing that this was going to take awhile. I worked continuously for 3 hours, first cleaning the keyboard before my hands tapping at the controls. My eyes would have been bloodshot if I wasn't a Nasod, and I borrowed Moby and Remy's energy occasionally while at work to keep going, like caffeine for humans. My hands felt as if someone had smacked them with a ruler several times, they were sore and swollen, but I kept my eyes fixed on the screen.

It was blank, the screen, all memory seemingly lost. I inputted the rest of the data on Code Electra from a USB I had created 2 hours ago by plugging it into my horns, seeing that there was nothing to insert the USB in. Then the Large ElShards in my other horn. The data appeared across my eyes. CLICK.* I pressed enter, validating the information, hoping that the system would take it and proceed with the plan. Inputting data...30%...60%...100% complete. Data accepted.

" Okay, or Cancel?"

I said Okay and the system register my voice's answer, recognizing it.

"Thank you for choosing Code Electra, Code of electron beams and lasers. Please close the case behind you my Queen, we shall inform you when Code Electra has activated."

I closed my eyes, after all this hard work, it had paid off. I gazed up at the sky from my capsule, were there used to be a roof. Now it was all open. I preferred it that way, to look at the night sky. The stars shined bright. It was beautiful. It made me incredibly drowsy, as if persuading me to sleep. With my eyes heaving, and my hands sore, I nestled with Moby and Remy, eagerly awaiting for the Code to activate in the morning, satisfied with what I had accomplished.

Elsword and Aisha: Why the heck are we called Cherry and Grape?!

Me: Because I said so:I and if you guys hadn't noticed, I had also gotten the whole plugging wires into Eve's horns from the anime Chobits, it just seemed fitting:P

Me: Well, thank you for reading this chapter! Please R&R and F&F. Till next time~ Fades away into the background.*