Naru: Oi, everyone-! We are, more like me, are back! We had hoped to bring this out sooner, but shit happens to delay the goodness. But we are here now. With the advent of discord! Yep! We recently created a server on discord to allow our dedicated fans can come talk to us, asked us question or just meet our likeminded fan fictionist.
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Warnings: Yaoi, Yuri, Neglect, death, Sex, Possible torture, mention of possible rape, Abuse, Harem, bigotry, Wrong-Boy-Who-Lived, Futanari (Definitely), Hermaphrodite (Definitely), lack of morality, abuse, mention of abuse, and anything else that I can possibly come up with along the way
"…Talk…"
'…Thought…'
'…Mental Conversation…'
~DkR~
Spell
Chapter Twenty-Five: GUILD ARC 07: Heavy
Here they were, sitting in front of Geneva while looking the worst for wear. With everything finally catching up to them the duo was both mentally and physically exhausted. The lost was tremendous to the FNC guild. Didn't help that the leader of the Vindicate guild appeared to be ready to sob her heart out for the lost of their treasured family members. Feelings she choked back because she full and well knew the risks when agreeing to this mission. Then everyone's need, no want, for revenge for their previous lost had piled on. Letting them disregard the numerous high risks that came with it. Now they were paying for it. It was a miracle that the number of people returning was higher than expected. Believing none would have returned from such an endeavor. A sentiment now proven false. Most of the group was alive, albeit hurting from the blow dealt to them. Her family being comforted on the main floor by the others who did not leave. Allowing these men and women break down into uncontrollable weeping for the nightmare they had to endure. Silently glad the people outside their compound would never see this side of them. The side that cried and raged over the fact they couldn't save more of their kinsmen.
"Geneva…," Adheesha began to whisper out softly.
"Don't…Just don't," she could not bare what they were going to say. A couple of tears streamed down her face, keeping her gaze down at the desk and bringing a hand up to stop the boy from saying anything else. The stiff fingers bent slightly down before the entire hand was placed back onto the desk. Jaw and closed eyes clenching tightly to prevent more tears from escaping. It all failed in the end when a broken wail escaped. The water works held behind those heavy eyelids now flowed freely. Making them become red and puffy as chocking cries filled the room. A chair scraping the floor was the only thing breaking the noise of the room. Arms wrapped around the Naga in a sturdy embrace. She leaned into it as she shifted her body to face her embracer. Wrapping her own arms around him to cling closely to the armor of bone and metal.
"Everything will be alright my alliance sister," the cracked voice stated as started to rub circles on her back. In the hopes it would calm her down some. It would appear to have worked as the bawling began to slow to be nothing more than hiccups. Soon they released each other from their clutches. Geneva wiping away the remaining tears then looked up at her savior. Viewing the red rimmed eyes full of pain and anguish. Ready to release the flood gates through hot salty tears once more but they were held back. This brought something she didn't except so quickly on her heavy heart. Relief. Her heart lifted some with the knowledge there was someone else who felt the same way. Bringing her hands close to her nearly bare chest to say in the sincerest way, "Thank you Harry."
"Its nothing to worry about Geneva. The both of us feel the same way about this," Harry spoke to her. The Naga shifted her gaze to her Prince to see the sorrow filled stare that was etched on in the similar fashion as Harry's. How could she forget that this boy usually takes such loss on himself personally? Not after what happened on that mission so long ago. Pursing her lips together before gazing down at her lap, "Adheesha, I…"
"Its alright," the prince softly spoke. He understood the unspoken words she was trying to say. Words that came from a time that no longer exist. Memories of happier days that were ahead of those of disaster. A disaster he still mourns over and heart sings after the event in a tight manner. Haunting him with regret and guilt during times like this. Hearing laughter of friends long gone until the sounds of their death replaced them. Adheesha knew he had to see a mind healer sometime soon, but he can't right now. He could feel tears once again prick at his eyes. Daring him to lose the little control he had left. Instead he wiped them away like the memories of old and new. Believing it was better to press on for now since they had such little time before returning to the school.
"As much…," a deep intake of breath before exhaling, "As much as we want to stay to mourn. Trust me, I want to desperately stay with everyone, but your guild needs each other. They might find resentment in us if we linger any longer."
Geneva could understand that. Many would try to find fault in these two in their grief until the pain of it all finally eases. She did want them to stay by her side although she was not going to force them to do so. The guild leader sighed, deciding to get on with business in this heavy tension, "I can comprehend why you would wish to leave. Even though I want the both of you to remain by my side. The two of you are also family to us; I need the support only you and Harry can give me. It just pains me greatly that you feel as if you can't find solstice with us in our time of mourning."
She could hear her voice cracking as she spoke. Hands now clenching each other tightly that someone would have to force to be separated. Many more emotions swelled inside Geneva, however she pushed all of it down when she took a deep breath in then releasing it. Calming her nerves to speak again, "Just remember you can come back here anytime should you feel like your falling in the blackhole of yours. Would you come back?"
"Yes, should the problem arise I will come back to you, my alliance sister. I will always come back no matter what," Adheesha answered, a small part of his confidence and self-worth coming back. Not enough to heal the regret and damage of it all. It was enough call to forth something to allow him to continue. Maybe it was the fact it was an unspoken promise between them. A promise of not letting the dark reaches of his mind pull him back into the hole he was in a few years ago.
"Good," Geneva hissed out softly. Pleased the white-haired guild member was not fighting her on this, "As for the contract, you can forget paying us the credits since the death of the Basilisk has satisfied the compensation part of it. If Rodondo and Ischion wish to still join your guild then it will be up to them. I will not push them to leave after such a trauma. All I ask for is the Nova Warhammers at least. You don't have to do all ten of them. Half of them will do in this case you guys are unable to complete the order."
Receiving a nod from Adheesha that he accepts the new terms of the contract. Harry seem to agree he as well felt hand suddenly on his arm. His teammate had made his way to his chair during the talk.
"It's much appreciated Geneva. I'll talk to Rodondo and Ischion briefly before we leave. I know they will some relief that our doors are still open for them. The war hammers will be sent you next month, if you're alright with that?"
"That is fine with me," she states before bending down to reach for something underneath the desk. Reaching back up to place a medium sized jar with sixteen, fully healthy, pristine Naga scales of various colors. Pushing it to the middle of the desk, "Here, as promised since the last time you were here. Is there anything else you need of us?"
"No…," Adheesha states as he grabs the jar. Placing it into the stock pouch he carried, "I believe we asked enough from everyone here."
The Vindicate guild master gave them one last smile as they stood up to leave. As she watches them retreat from the room, Geneva couldn't help but whisper out to them, "Please...my prince, don't put all the blame on yourself. I share most of the blame in this."
~DkR~
The two Fabula Nova Crystallis guild members quickly made it across and far outside the city with heavy hearts. Ischion and Rodondo wanted to still hold up the agreement between the guilds. Finding this to escape the pain they felt. Only with the condition they could stay till the end of the week to properly mourn their comrade's death as well attend the funeral. Which Harry and Adheesha eagerly agreed to. It would not be good to start everything on a bad foot with denying them such a request.
Right now, they were heading back to the headquarters belonging to the Brotherhood before going to Twilight Society. Wanting to gather their members ahead of completing this mission. Having the feeling the next part was going to be a hassle. At least, give them time to gather their belongings until everyone was ready to setup in Midgard.
Adheesha glances at Harry to see him messing with one of the screens. He was prepping the credits to be transferred to the Brotherhood, so they could claim their members. They knew they said they were giving Raj the money after a couple of mission, but the truth of the matter is that they already had the money to cover the cost for both guilds already. It just means they would be left flat broke in Fal'Cie once the money left the accounts. While they had the tons of money in vaults in Midgard; they wanted the currency from both sides to be separate. The main reason they were taking quests here in the first place, so they gain some credits to be able do certain things here. Long ago, Adheesha would have gone into his family coffers but things…have changed since then. Being denied by his own father when his name was taken off the accounts. Adheesha knew he could be banned from using the family accounts since his father is the head of the family. It was just that his magicks cannot be unbound from those accounts. He was just denied access to them until he was either disowned or his fath3er died. Neither would be happening anything soon.
The site of the headquarters soon came into sight. A large weeping willow with several large boulders surrounding the blooming tree full of pink flowers. A large, heavy trap door lay hidden amongst the rocks. Something they easily slipped into when it creaked open when the prince lifted the door open. Going down a ladder hugged by a nearly to tight tunnel until they finally reached the alcove at the bottom. An entrance they were all too familiar with. Unlike their previous visit, this one greeted their vision with more members of the Brotherhood aimlessly wandering the hall. Doing various things some typically found in guild halls. With the exception that some dirtier things were done in the darker corners of the halls. Much to Harry poor eyes as he sees a couple of guild members in the corner doing something he didn't want to see anytime soon. Although it did hold some interest within him, just not the heat cycle of a Nekomata and his Grimal mate. He had seen how fierce an omega Nekomata can be during a heat cycle before and it was not a pretty sight. Sometimes an omega Nekomata are known to take several alphas, betas or both to satisfy their needs. Even then it was still an ugly sight to see a Nekomata lost in their heat when it becomes to intense. Such thoughts were ended when a familiar Grimal made his appearance in the middle of the hall. Raj was talking to one of his subordinates that's cloaked head to toe in a black robe. It was one of the guild elites that usually took on the higher ranked, difficult missions they would receive. As they neared the guild leader did the elite suddenly vanished from their view. Apparently done talking to the cat man behind the mask. He turns to the two of them before happily greeting them, "Hello my little up starters. How's everything been?"
"Can we not do this Raj? Today is not the day for all of this," Harry declared in a defeated manner. Not feeling this man cheeriness in this moment. This confused the masked Grimal because he was used to their spunkiness and sarcastic nature when it came to him. Taking a closer look at them to see their broken nature in their eyes. Something Raj hadn't seen in a long time. Not since the incident he had helped them in a few years ago. Realization hit him hard as what could have happened on the mission.
"I-," Raj began to say but it failed to pass his lips. He knew words right now would not help them sooth their souls in the matter.
"There is nothing you can say Raj. We know you will there for us like Geneva. Just…don't mention this anymore. We already had a hard-enough morning," Adheesha stated, grief lining his voice heavily. The regret once again worming its way back up.
"Fine, I won't repeat things you heard a million times already. Just come to me when you guys are ready," receiving a nod from them. Adheesha and Harry knew this man would be the closes person who is able to understand their grief. The grief held tightly to the hearts of the small amount of people who knew the truth of it all. Raj smiled under the mask, "So, I take it you guys came here to obtain your guild members? Lucky enough, I already have the paper work all set for you."
"I'm not surprised you are already prepared for us. I bet you had everything ready right after we had left."
"You got me there. You know how I hate to be unprepared for anything. I just need the paym-," a high-pitched ding came from his arm. Signaling money had been transferred to the guild account. Gazing at the co-founder of FNC to only receive a cheeky smile from Harry, "Ok then, sign the contacts and they will head over to your headquarters at the end of the week."
"That's fine. Who are they anyway," Adheesha asks, glad Harry still had the screen open to transfer the money quickly. Raj messed with his leather gauntlet to bring forth his own personal digital computer screen embedded into it. Pulling up a contract for the guild members who were leaving then handing the screen to them. A smile graced the Grimal lips as happiness shined in his eyes. This put the two FNC members on guard because this usually mean that this man was going to do something to them when his eyes shinned with that playful mirth. Harry grabbed the contract and gave it the once over before moaning in dismay, "No, no, no, no, no, no! Just no!"
"Oh yes!" Raj stated as the pleasure he was receiving was now reaching his voice. Adheesha looked over Harry shoulder to read the screen to groan in defeat before turning to the guild leader, "Your sure these are the only two you can spare? Scratch that, are you sure she is the only one he can leave with Jager?"
"Yep! Why do you think I letting Jager go after he's been begging me leave to find another guild for months now? It's a take it or leave situation! Plus, both of you know full and well know Beatrice skills as a thief is top notch. Making her the best person to be used a spy when you have need of her skills," Raj argued back with solid facts. Making a wild, raised pointing action towards them as he quickly wagged it up and down. Which annoyed them because its kind of made them feel like little children again. Adheesha harshly slapped the offending hand away from them. Raj gave a chuckle. He always loved teasing his two-favorite people. If it had the added benefit of making them feel better, then he's going to keep doing it.
"Fine! We'll take her to," Adheesha barked, not liking they were taking the jinx in the guild. He could hear Harry breath in deeply before letting it out in a long, defeated sigh. Not liking this situation either but signed his portion of the contract anyway. Harry gave the screen to his leader who signed it as well. The contract disappeared back into the gauntlet shortly after in spray of digital glitter.
"Now that is taken care of," he made sure the computer was truly off on the gauntlet, "Is there anything else you need of me my Prince?"
Adheesha let a groan slip pass his lips. This man was mocking his title again. He always did this when he teased them. Someday soon he would get this man back again for all this teasing, "No, we don't have need of anything else."
"Great," Raj exclaimed excitedly, "Then they will be at FNC guild hall at the end of the week."
They acknowledged the statement before turning around and quickly retreated from the Brotherhood headquarters. Wanting to get away from Raj as soon as possible. Leaving through the same passageway they came in.
~DkR~
Harry and Adheesha were exhausted by the time they were done with their business in Twilight Society after they visited the Brotherhood. They were happy such business was finally done and over with. All six of their new guild members will meet them at King's Corner at the end of the week. At least TS was easier to deal to with than the Brotherhood. With Twilight Society they didn't have to deal their past. Just the sweet bliss of ignorance of the masses. Something they craved for right now, but they have a mission to complete. Much to their distaste in having to deal with this shop keep again. They knew the shop was closed now since it was so late in the evening now. Neither cared if it was closed because they wanted to get this shit done. So, waiting for the morning was out of the question for them. Thus, it brought them to this door of their quest giver before one of them started to pound at the door. Making it hard enough to be heard in the upper reaches of the shop. This was done several times until heavy stomping on stairs and cursing echoed in the empty, dark sales floor. Lights suddenly came on then the door was yanked harshly opened to the sight of an angry, shirtless man in grey sweatpants. The anger quickly dissipated when he realized who was standing outside. He was surprised they were even here. The Sprig eyes were wide and mouth agape before he tried to speak, "I…W-w-what are you guys are doing here?"
Harry snorted as he sarcastically answered, "Why do think we are here. We came to complete the quest. Or is it your surprised we actually survived our encounter?"
Questions that were answered when the man face contorted into one of grimace. Believing they wouldn't have made it out alive. Not surprising since they were hunting a monster that was very powerful. A power that brought down many of their party members. Deaths that still clung to them like a shroud.
"U-uh, n-o…," a cough, "No, I believed you would succeed. Just surprised you came back so soon. Thought it would take a week or longer to complete. Please come in so I can give your reward," he lied as moved out of the threshold of the door. They let it slide as they went inside. Wanting to get this over with as they hoped the quest line was finally done. Going in to see the place looked a lot cleaner than the last time they were here. They went over to worn wooden table next to the window before Adheesha removed the pouch from his hip to tossing on the object. He dug into the pouch until he grasped onto a familiar item. Pulling it before giving to the shop keep. He nodded before going over to the counter and behind it. Setting the bag on the counter then bending down behind it. He picked up a thin, digital square of a cobalt blue color. White letters shifted on the front of the card to show the amount of credits were being given to the hunters. He tossed the card to them. It was easily caught by Harry and pocketed into his armor. The amount was going to be deposited in the morning.
"If that's all, we will take our leave," Adheesha states he ties the stock pouch back onto his hip. Turning around he prepares to leave the establishment but was stopped when the shop keeper called out, "Wait!"
"I still one more objective for you," groan escaped the lips of both guild members. They thought they were finally done with this bastard. Turning back to the man as a ping resounded from the computer inside the gauntlet. Signaling the next line of quest had activated. This man must have put in shortly after they left several days ago. Adheesha desperately wanted to transform into one of the creatures in his bloodline and growl out in anger at him. He didn't because the need of going to the prison was not high on his list of wants.
"What is this time? And it better not be another basilisk!"
"No, no, no….! I have…learned my lesson. As stated in the bill, all I ask is for ten talons, twenty fur tuffs, the canines, and eyes of a Cerberus," he stated in slight fear. He didn't want to risk having the council on his ass. FNC had quickly become an influential guild in the last few years. This left little doubt that the council would listen to the guild over a humble shop keeper. Though the task given to them made them groan. It was not a hard task, hell it was almost to easy for them. They knew where to find one; it was just the tight space they would be fighting in. Giving them the only option of somehow killing it while it was unconscious. Knocking it out will the only real problem.
"Fine! We will do it! Same deal as the last one," receiving a nod from the Sprig that he understood the terms. Adheesha turned and left the shop in huff. Wanting to go home and finally rest from the day's ordeal. Harry sneered at the man before following his guild master.
To Be Continued
Informational:
Scout Profiles:
Ischion Hondal
Age: 63
Gender: Male
Marital Statues: Widow
Race: Naga
Job: Battle Mage
Rank: Guild Member
Guild: Fabula Nova Crystallis
Affiliation: Vindictive (previous guild)
Weaponry Choice: Stave-Battle axe
Intelligence Report: A battle worn ex-solider of Fal'Cie military. Having fought many fiends and skirmishes in his life. Despite his age, his still consider young among his kin. Considering that some Nagas can reach the age of three hundred. Tired of the issues of training new recruits, he asked to go to a new guild. During his time as a solider the man had obtained numerous awards and rose through the ranks quickly. He was even considered to be promoted to the rank of Judge but turned it down. In favor of retiring so he could join the guild, Vindictive, for an easier and more relaxing life than one of a General. They say there are other reason he left, such as the rumors surrounding his now dead mate, to join a guild.
Rodondo Akintosh
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Marital Status:
Race: Orsimer
Job: Warrior
Rank: Guild Member
Guild: Fabula Nova Crystallis
Affiliation: Vindictive (previous guild)
Weaponry Choice: Mace
Intelligence Report: Was once a solider under the command of General Ischion. He retired along with is commander when he left. On the same merits as the man but also of his feelings towards the man. Not much is known other than the fact his is close family friend to the General and is willing to follow him anywhere.
Beatrice Yakutia
Age: 35
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Race: Nekomata
Job: Thief
Rank: Guild Member
Guild: Fabula Nova Crystallis
Affiliation: Brotherhood (previous guild)
Weaponry Choice: Dual Daggers
Intelligence Report: A orphan that was recruited into the Brotherhood at a young age when found on the streets in a no named village on the outskirts of Fal'Cie. She lived her life as a thief. During her time within the guild, she has gain infamy as a clumsy and danger prone person. Never living a mission or set out on without tripping or causing some sort of accident. It didn't stop her from becoming one the senior members of the guild and having a high mission count. Doesn't mean the guild wasn't all to happy to get rid of their jinx (in more ways than her clumsiness) when the opportunity warranted it.
Jager Peto
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Race: Sprig
Job: Thief/Archer
Rank: Guild Member
Guild: Fabula Nova Crystallis
Affiliation: Brotherhood (previous guild)
Weaponry Choice: Long and Short Bows, subs in daggers
Intelligence Report: A no name man with little information. A very bland man who just takes on the easier scouting and exploration missions. He has been begging to change guilds for months after tiring of life in the shadows. He was happy when found out he going to another guild that was quickly ended upon the realization he was shifting one shadow for another.
Rhagoh Freeces
Age: 39
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: Daedra
Job: Arch Mage
Rank: Guild Member
Guild: Fabula Nova Crystallis
Affiliation: Twilight Society (previous guild)
Weaponry Choice: Runes/Crystal Orb
Intelligence Report: [Reports have been corrupted. Will updated upon retrieval of information]
Caedmon Balterossa
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single - Unmated
Race: Sovani
Job: Expert Freelancer
Rank: Guild Member
Guild: Fabula Nova Crystallis
Affiliation: Twilight Society (previous guild)
Weaponry Choice: Quad-Sword Wielder/Short Swords
Intelligence Report: [Reports have been corrupted. Will updated upon retrieval of information]
Races:
Nekomata: A type pf cat demon that was told into folklore and in classical kaidan (also translated as kwaidan, refers to any horror or ghost story that has an old-fashioned ring to it which carries the connotation of Edo period Japanese folktales), essays, etc. This is a race that follows the Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics and they have regular heat cycles until they find their mate. Heat cycles for this race start at a young age, which causes many to search their mates as quickly as possible out of fear of mating season. There are numerous ways they search for their mate while taking one of many paths to suppress the urge of the rut or heat cycle. Nekomata's is also one of the races to have the second gender attached to them that is heavily tied to the Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics. On an additional note, please, for everyone's safety and you're your own, do not confuse this feline race with the Grimal or Sovani. I repeat: do not confuse this race with the Grimal or Sovani. Just because these two are feline does not mean they are the same race! Each their own characteristics, culture and traditions.
Sprig: Wood elves.
Grimal: Feline race
Sovani: Four arm feline race.
Guild:
Fabula Nova Crystallis (Update): New, experienced guild members have joined the guild. Which is surprising since its creation they have a stanched refusal to let anyone join. Especially, after the rumors after a certain incident that happened shortly after the guild was founded. The people involved in event have been tight lipped about it. Letting the rumors swirl around this prestigious and successful guild. From Vindictive: Ischion Hondal (Naga, Male, Battle Mage), Rodondo Akintosh (Orsimer, Male, Warrior). From Brotherhood: Beatrice Yakutia (Nekomata, Female, Thief), Jager Peto (Sprig, Male, Archer). From Twilight Society: Rhagoh Freeces (Daedra, Male, Arch Mage), Caedmon Balterossa (Sovani, Male, Expert Freelancer)