Hehe...Hey guys~ *Shot with spells* Ok ok i get that i'm wayyyyy behind schedule but honestly that wasn't my intention~ DX Well i'm back and i hope i'll be able to update once a day again~ ^^

PCheshire- Hehe you're forgetting Freud! I swear he's scary when pissed *shivers* I see EunWol as the more joking and kind brother so those fluffy scenes are expected XD Maybe i am, maybe i'm not hehe~

EK12- Nah still can't imagine it~ The black mage shall remain the cloaked man he is besides i only need one Lumi and clips! Now then its Phantom and Aria's turn right? I'll get those love birds out~ *Gets dragged* Phantom: What is your reason for ruining my alone time with Aria*Empress is blushing~*, Fang? Fang: You know the drill now lets go on with the questions!
Q1) What makes you feel attracted to each other?
Phantom:Well~ Maybe its because she doesn't fall for my charm so easily nor does she love me because of my mesos, she's a kind and determined woman. Aria: *Blushes* Oh my. Well i don't know myself, he's just such an odd thief with humor that treated me like a normal person i guess because he made me feel free. Fang: Aww~
D1) Spank Cranky, Phantom and Aria tell Evan not to waste his life.
Phantom: With pleasure! *Goes off to torture cranky* Aria: Actually i'm in no position to do such a thing since i'm likely to do the same myself... Evan: And besides, i don't consider this a waste of my life! *pouts* Fang: Selfless people you two are *Sniffles*
Q2) What do you think of the heroes?
Aria: Well, i think of them as extremely close friends that i can share my problems with since Mercedes and Aran both are leaders of their respective race and/or clans. Phantom: I actually think of them as family, especially Evan, he's like a son to me and i say this quite awkwardly since i only feel this way towards them (Yes even Luminous, though he's more of an annoying distant cousin)
Fang :Aww~ Touching~ We'll do the rest next chapter EK12~

Pekiunai- I take that as a compliment! XD Though i thought i was writing angst hope that's not the case ^^

MapleAnimal- Sure thing hehe~ You two behave now~ *Waves handkerchief at Evan and Mir* Well its not my fault the feel Pikachu attacked me (Yes, pikachu anyone has a problem with my plot mouse?) Hehe you're welcome XD Lets see whether they will find out far too late or will something happen at this chapter? Hehe i'll be evil and not say~

Kiri Kaitou Clover- Ohh i didn't write this after i saw your challenge though i just felt like it :D I'm glad you're enjoying it~ As for Henesys i didn't know that DX i thought it already existed...hmm maybe cause i'm writing with what i currently know but thanks for pointing that out ^^(God i feel like there's so many holes in this XD) Hehe i can't tell if its that nicely written since i'm an amateur writer but thanks for the compliment~ *Hands a cake and some tissues*

Kyliegurl13- Hehe can't tell you where i am buut~ i can give you a hug! *hugs* I'm relieved you like this story now as i'm hoping that things gets more explained as it goes on ^^ XD as for pairings i really dont know if i should even add pairings now because its quite hard to orchestrate that part as i suck at romance *sob* I'll see if i can stuff anything but really no promises~ As for Evan that will be my se-cr-et~

Now then on with it~

The Black Mage had severely injured the wounded commanders that had returned with news of failure. The areas they were sent to had sustained collateral damage but little to none of the townsfolk had been killed, the commanders came back injured because of the dead heroes(and one Athena pierce) whom were able to repel their attacks. The only good side was that the dead heroes had disappeared for good most likely from lack of time rather than wounds sustained in battle.

Right now there were crater after crater in his throne room and around the area was the commanders sprawled all over, no doubt one or two may not be waking anytime soon. "Worthless!" The Black Mage spat as he kicked aside the unconscious Arkarium away. "I should have taken things into my own hands." Oh yes, the heroes were not getting away. He would have a most befitting trap set up.

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When EunWol woke up at four in the morning to see Evan still sleeping while snuggling up to him, he had to smile for a bit. The pirate as subtly as possible slipped out of the room but not before hefting Mir and placing the dragon on the bed beside the brunette and tucking them both in, a cute sight he had to admit but there were other things he had to do now.

EunWol opened the door to the living room of Lumiere as roughly as he could to see the others gearing up for a fight (Besides the two sleeping children) "Why?" the pirate asked, causing the rest to be confused "Why what?" Phantom asked. "Why didn't you try to stop him?! He shouldn't have used his time like that!" The group continued to be more puzzled until Freud stood up and ushered the pirate into another room.

"Did Evan tell you about that?" "Yes he did. Wait, the others don't know of this do they?" Freud shook his head "No I'm afraid not. Evan wanted to keep that his secret, the only ones who know are me, you and Eclipse." EunWol clenched his fist "What made him go so far? I don't understand, he's still young yet…." Freud gave a sad smile "I'm not too sure of that myself. But as you and I have probably guessed, it has something to do with the others in there."

"….Isn't there anything we could do?" EunWol asked pleadingly "Our options on that matter is limited at most. I have used whatever free time I had to see if there is any spells to prolong life, but the spell itself is either forbidden or non-existent. However, there is still two hours before we arrive would you like to help?" EunWol had never been so eager to look at books before.

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Evan woke up not too long after EunWol did and began his daily routines before settling on his desk again, scribbling the final part of the last spell he would most likely cast. Whether they ended up victorious or not, he was sure the Black Mage would cast the same curse to freeze the heroes in time and if he could not cancel the spell, the least he could do would be to direct it somewhere else. More specifically on himself "Either way time is short for me. Might as well not drag the others down as well." The brunette chuckled as he placed the final incantation "There. Wow making spells are hard."

As it stands he had no idea if it would work or not, mainly due to the fact that this was probably one of the most major spells the he had ever wrote before, the other being the spell to summon the dead spirits "Speaking of them, they probably have returned already." Evan said with a sigh he was hoping that they could chat a bit more but time was not on their side.

"Child…." Evan perked up at the sound of Rhinne's voice "Is there something the matter goddess?" "Are you sure you want to go through with your plan?" Evan nodded "Definitely, with this, should something happen I would have no regrets." The brunette stood and stretched as he left his desk.

"You may have no regrets, but the friends that you will leave behind will have plenty."

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To say the other heroes were curious was an understatement. They were discussing on their plans to send Von Leon's army to help areas and as a reinforcement for Ereve should something happened again, Valfor himself already told Mastema to keep guard at Ereve but it was for added precaution. However right now, they were more curious as to what the pirate meant by not stopping Him from carelessly using His time.

So they were all currently peeping inside Freud's room as he, and EunWol was searching for information in books. Eclipse even showed up at one point, carrying books from the library into the room, what on maple were they trying to do especially when they had less then two hours before the final battle? Phantom hushed the others as Freud started talking.

"Its no use. If there was a spell that could extend the life of another then many would have sought it already most likely for their own personal greed." Extending someone's life? "Maybe we're approaching this wrong…" EunWol stated as he was deep in thought "What are you talking about?" Eclipse growled.

"Of course there is no way to extend someone's life but what about transferring our own life-force into another? That way it was more fair and feasible as a strong spell has to have a heavy price." Freud nodded as he considered that possibility while Eclipse was already searching through books. "Damn this, Sunfire is better at this crap then I am." Eclipse growled as he threw one book that caught his interest at Freud who caught it effortlessly.

"Everyone has their strong points, just like how the group on the other side of the door has someone good at shrouding to listen into our conversation." The other two twisted around as there was a fuss outside the door. Eunwol opened the door and the group fell into the room one atop of another "Ouch…Give some warning before you do that! The others were leaning on me to listen in you know and they aren't lightweight." Phantom grumbled, his voice muffled from being under the dog pile.

"That isn't the main concern!" Mercedes hissed as she stood up and strolled in front of the scholar "Freud what are you researching about? Whose life-force do you plan to extend?" The scholar glanced to his two companions as they gave different looks, EunWol wanted them to know while Eclipse wanted them to stay silent about it. "Well actually-"

"Hey guys? What are you doing on the floor?" Evan chirped as he saw them all in weird positions on the ground "Nothing much, they were curious about something I'm researching on." Freud said hastily as the other two went to hide the books. "Really? I didn't think they had an interest in that. By the way have you seen Mir? He wasn't on my bed when I woke up." EunWol immediately answered "Oh I saw him with Afrien awhile back." Evan gave the I-got-it gesture as he went to search for his partner.

Eclipse forced the others out "You don't need to know so scram." the dark mage stated grumpily as he closed the door. "You know I believe they deserved to know." EunWol said with a frown. "If they're that thick that they can't notice then they don't deserve it. The kid's been panting and looking like he's about to collapse every damned day and they can't tell so no, I doubt they should know."

Freud intercepted as a fight was about to break out "We'll deal with who should know later, we need all the time we can to research about the life transfer spell, there is no time to argue. We can lecture them and Evan when the time is appropriate." "And if they try to listen in again?" "Don't worry about that, I can sense another who somewhat knows in that group, he'll merely deter them from asking." The two nodded albeit hesitantly as they went back to research.

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"The nerve of that guy! He didn't have to force us out!" Mercedes grumbled as they stood somewhat close to Freud's room. "Should we listen in again?" Aran asked, her sixth sense was telling her this was important. "No we shouldn't." Valfor said as the others turned to stare at him with confusion. "Whatever they are working on is their private business, I thought we had other plans like discussing who to send to which area and Von Leon's army reinforcement?" Valfor turned to look at Von Leon and hoped the lion understood what he was trying to say, thankfully he did "I agree, if something happens and we were not able to send troops in time for medical care, things might get worse down there."

The others finally remembered about that and went about in a heated discussion on where they left off as they headed back into the living room, Valfor turned to stare at Freud's door "Whatever spell they're planning better work." Von Leon gave a somewhat curious glance "A bit out of character for you to worry about something. I'm sure you knew who they were talking about." It was a statement. The demon snorted.

"Definitely, you had to be incredibly dense not to know. Whatever the case, from the look that scholar was giving me, he wanted me to distract them. If it meant giving time to them to concentrate I care not what I have to do." Von Leon gave a wry smile "That child must really be special to you then." The demon stopped walking "He's…something close to family. Is it not the same for you?" Von Leon hummed to himself and nodded as the two followed the other planning heroes.

Okay~ While i hate giving the Black Mage some satisfaction on wining it feels weird that he keeps losing hmm~ Maybe its because Evan already know his attack patterns~ *Evil Face* but Our poor Evan is suffering *Sob*

A-Anyway just giving a run down on what happens before the final battle~

Fang: Hmm should Cranky, Easily angered end this or maybe Evan? Yeah Evan you haven't done this in awhile!

Evan: Okay then umm please review?