~Chapter 29: Advice And Making Up~


Few days passed after Echo's intrusion, Aisha skipped class and barely ate as she continued thinking about Echo. At first, Elsword didn't really care as he thought Aisha would recover in a jiffy, however that was dead wrong. It merely got worse and worse. Elsword couldn't help, but feel worried. He laid his head down on his desk and closed his eyes with Aisha in mind.

Chung and Eve got permission to skip class as they told the teachers that they found a clue on who the intruder was and decided to continue on looking. Currently, they were in Eve's room as they began to discuss of Echo's recent actions.

"Why do you think she came here?"

"It's possible that she's looking for a certain object. Or... She came to give a new mission to Elsa. Either way, both are suspicious. Chung... I have something to give you."

"What is it?"

Eve stood up and took out a black box with golden lines. She slowly opened it to reveal a memory chip with miniture blue streams holding data inside. Chung stared at the chip before taking it in his hand.

"Memoria. It holds the data to controlling one of the ancient weapons made by Altera. It was sealed away and the data holding it's information and awakening it from it's slumber. It'll be total destruction. It can also upgrade a certain weapon's power by tenfold. Echo must have been looking for this. That's why... I want to entrust this to you."

"Why me...? You've been guarding this for all these years. So why entrust it to me now?"

"Because... Chung is the only person I trust and love, and... If I got in trouble, they won't be able to steal it from me."

"Idiot... Don't you remember what I said? If you're gone, then I have no meaning in life. So... It's useless entrusting it to me. Rather..."

Chung leaned in, holding her shoulders and pressed his lips on her soft ones. He sucked on her lower lip and nibbled it softly before kissing her cheek. Eve blushed faintly as he smiled softly at her. He sneaked his arms around her petite waist, embracing her tightly.

"Let's protect this Memoria together."

"Yeah... I love you, Chung..."

'I'm an idiot.. I should protect Memoria together with Chung.. If I entrust it to him, he'll have to handle everything alone.. What if he gets hurts and leaves me.. No! Chung will never leave me.. We promised to be together forever.. I trust him.. I love him.. I'll protect Memoria with Chung. I'll protect Chung from danger as well. I won't let any enemies get their way.'


"Aisha. You always complained to me about skipping class, and now look at you. You're skipping classes yourself. Your perfect attendence is now gone. You don't even have an excuse. Chung and Eve skipped class for a reason, while you have none. Now get your lazy ass up, and go to class."

Raven's emotionless golden eyes gazed at Aisha as she sat up. The light in her bright eyes were fading slowly and a smile was no longer on her face. Raven flinched slightly as he stared at her with sympathy.

"Raven... I want to ask you this. What will you do if your best friend invaded the academy and nearly harmed another of your friend? She even destroyed some areas without a blink of an eye..

'Interesting... Aisha's best friend.. It must be that intruder from a few days ago. She must be confused by her actions. Just like I was by Rena's actions..'

"Like you gave me the answer to my question. Forgive her. Ask her why.. If she gives you answer that doesn't satisfy you, an answer filled with lies and no intention to tell the truth, then.. Just break it off before you get any more hurt. A friendship with lies will only continue to hurt you no matter how much you deny it.. That's why.. Accept reality. Once you break off the friendship, the weight will be lift from your shoulders and you'll be able to accept the reality."

'Forgive that person and ask her the reasons for doing something. If she tells a lie, then.. There's no need to accept a lie and continue a meaningless friendship.. The weight will be lifted. And... That's the only way to accept reality and not fall into a pointless fantasy that will continue hurting you... Thank you.. Raven.'

"Thank you, Raven.. I'll come to class tomorrow. I still have to think some things over."

"Very well. Your choice. I'll come up with an excuse for you. You owe me."

Aisha's face lit up slightly as she grinned at Raven and gave him a fist bump. Raven opened the door and Noah and Speka were standing there. Aisha's eyes widened as they casually walked into the room while Raven silently left.

"Aisha. We heard you've been skipping class lately.. Are you okay?"

"Don't think we have forgiven you! You didn't trust us enough to tell us any of your secrets! We... We could have teach those dumbass a lesson in making you into a slave.."

"Noah.. Speka... I'm sorry. It's my fault."

"Whatever! Noah, let's go."

"Wait! Speka.. Didn't you want to apologize to Aisha for leaving her all alone the moment we found out her secret...? And at the same time, you can check on her health and care for her well being.."

"No! I.. I didn't say anything like that. You're just spouting out nonsense!"

Speka turned away from Aisha and Noah as tears began to form behind those glasses. Noah smiled softly and grabbed Speka's hand and Aisha's. She hugged them as Speka automatically returned the hug. Both waited for Aisha to return the hug as she recovered from her shock. Aisha hesitantly hugged them back and cried while having a bright smile on her face.

'Speka and Noah... They forgave me.. They even checked on me. They even thought of apologizing to me.. I.. I never thought they would ever since I was being a horrible friend. I should have trusted them starting from the day we met..'

"I'm sorry! Speka.. Noah.. I'm sorry for not trusting you.."

"No~ It's okay! As long as you tell us your secrets from now on, then it's fine~"

"Like Noah said."

"Yeah! Then... Friends forever?"

They separated from their hug as Aisha held out both of her pinkies. Noah and Speka smiled softly as they held out their pinkies. All three girls' pinkies were wrapped around together as the promise of friendship was made and.. The friendship was finally getting repaired. Unbeknownst to them. behind Aisha's door was a certain silver haired person. Her sad smile grew as tears flowed down.

'I guess... Aisha made new friends.. Maybe.. I'm no longer needed. I... I don't have to listen to Wally anymore. I don't need my freedom anymore.. Maybe... Everything from the beginning was all a mistake. Our meeting was a mistake. We should have never met.'


~Author's Note~

Woot! Aisha finally made up with Speka and Noah~ :D And Raven gave an advice to Aisha.. Such a brotherly action. :3 And...! O: Echo was listening?! :P Wonder what'll happen. Is everyone confused and trying to predict what's going to happen or... Is your head hurting because of all these plot twists?

Also... 10% bonus for Ultimate Game Card! :D I convinced my dad to buy me another game card! :D In return for no more game cards... :( Oh well.

Here are my replies to my lovely reviewers~

Konjiki No Yami: Well... NPC's that are good and cute... They should try the antagonist role for a bit. XD I'm glad you like it though.

SylphOfBlood: Lol~:3 You're a fine author, I'm sure you're much better than me. You'll write an excellent story~ :D I'll support you!

Kat Neko983: Thanks for you review on my recent one shot~ :3 I'm glad you still love it, and no... Kiyo-san hasn't PM me the pairings and plot yet. Wait... Nvm.. He just sent it to me. O; One of the pairings I don't really like, but I'll agree to writing it. *sighs* And you were right when you said you were going to like and follow the story. XD

Yumi-San Angel: She's evil... Yes. Everything for her friend, Aisha and... Freedom.

Reaper53: How long...? Hmm.. Not sure.. If I continue at this pace, I might be able to finish it within.. 2-4 months. I'm not sure. For "The Truth"... My ideas aren't coming back yet.. My other one.. Eh... It won't be updated for a very long time..

KibaTsumeShippo: Ooh... Echo has some fans. XD Yes.. 200 reviews.. It's amazing~ :D

Hospes: Thanks for your review on my recent one shot~ :3 More Cheve is coming. I'm creating a new Cheve story once this one is over. Aisha and Echo.. Best friends who meet at a wrong time. Any of the characters... Hmm... No one that I can think of right now. Although... :) One of our characters is going to end up in a coma. Guess who.

RubyCrusade: Thanks for your review on my recent one shot~ :D Not many Eve romances... True.. I guess.. XP I'll tell you Eve and Chung's class in my new Cheve story when this one is over if you want. And... I'm glad you love the one shot. :3 Echo has her reasons. XD Just because it's not Chung x Eve, that doesn't mean I don't read Elsword x Eve. They're my second in choice after Chung x Eve. :D I got it right?! Woot! Listening to the awesome, yet depressing songs really helped. I couldn't remember Black Executioner's lyrics, so I didn't know. XP That line... I think it's... Hmm.. I'll give you my reply later. I need to think about it. XD Thanks for your compliment and.. Aisha.. -_- *sighs* I have no comment for her. EM getting 200 MP free from the start.. So not fair.. :(

Vongomotor: :3 I'm glad you like it! :D I'll update every 2 days, so no worries~

BIAxDiA: Thanks for your review on my recent one shot~ :) That last bit.. XD I was thinking of something naughty for Chung and Eve. Anyways, Eve won't die. XD I promise, I won't make any of our main characters, but in return.. They'll have to take up some mental and physical pain.

JiroBuster976: I'm sorry for putting so much plot twists.. XD It's all eerie and mysterious. Who's going to die? Who's going to live..? :D That's the suspense!

MilkTank: :3 Chung x Eve will prevail! XD Also... No worries, I'll update often. Anyways... Chung x Eve forever! :D

Thanks for reading!

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