Chapter 36: The Heavy Blade Lookalike
Zoey read her email after taking a jog around the park. She sees 6 emails from Kite, BlackRose, Kyo, Yuki, Tohru and Motoko. She read Kite's email first and it was subjected "The Board" and it read:
"BlackRose sent me an email about The World's Board, it was fine yesterday when we went to search for that fake monster and saved Natsume and Toto. We might to find info on what to do next."
'Now that Kite has mentioned it, The World's Board was fine when I inspected that Level 10 Vine hoax. So maybe I can find something about the Epitaph of Twilight in the Board?' Zoey thought as she read BlackRose's email next. It was subjected "Board is back" and it read:
"The Board is back online. It's probably a good idea to read it."
Zoey replied with "I'll check it out right now. Meet me in The World so we can figure out what to do next." She sent the reply. Zoey then read Kyo's email next and it was subjected "I'm going to beat that damn rat someday!" and it read:
"I don't care how strong Yusei is in real life and The World, but that damn rat is going down one day! Also, thanks for saving Toto the other day… I really appreciated it."
'Someone's cocky…' Zoey sweat dropped as she replied with "No problem at all. I don't get why you and Yusei hate each other's guts. But can you talked about your differences or something?" Zoey sent the reply.
Zoey read Yuki's email next and it was subjected "Thank you for the other day" and it read:
"Thank you for helping Miss Toto the other day. I don't know how you and your friend Kite turn that high level monster into a weak one, but I thanked you from the bottom of my heart. Also, watch out for my fanclub, they may try to get rid of Miss Toto and you since you're hanging out with me."
Zoey replied with "I'll keep that in mind. In return, tell me a bit about yourself and your family, OK?" Zoey sent the reply. She read Tohru's email next and it was subjected "Profile" and it read:
"Real name: Tohru Honda, but you already knew that! XD. Age 16 and I'm a high school student at Kaibara High School in Tokyo. My mother and father died when I was little, so I lived with my grandpa, but he died as well when I reached 16. I was living out in a forest till I met the Sohma family and they let me live with them. I'm a good cook and Kyon doesn't like leeks, though I don't know why. What about you, Zoey?"
'Wow… Toto has it rough… But she's a sweet girl…' Zoey smiled softly as she replied with "Real Name: Zoey Hanson. Age: 15, student of Shion Junior and Senior High School, I have a part time job at Café Mew Mew. You'll love our café's desserts and cakes. They're so yummy. My favorite foods are cakes and fish… Mmm, fish… Um, ahem! That's all about me for now." She sent the reply.
Finally, she read Motoko's email last. It was subjected "Um…" and it read:
"…You're right. I owe Urashima an apology for the abuse I have given him. …To tell you the truth, the reason I disliked men before I met you is… my sister Tsuruko left the dojo to marry. Since then, I disliked men and cannot ponder why women are born by falling in love with men… I guess… My pride got the better of me and I was having trouble communicating with other people… I owe Urashima… no, Keitaro an apology for the wrong doings I have committed on him. I feel like I need to apologize to him before I can play in The World. I heard from Kite that your friend, Bridge and Kite's friend, the legendary Orca of the Azure Sea have fallen into a coma because of this game. And if this girl, Aura may hold the answers you seek, I will lend you my blade to save your friend! Count on it! (Smiley)"
"I guess Motoko is starting to trust men more…" Zoey smiled as she replied with "Thanks. I'm going to check out The World's Board on something that may help us. I'll meet you in The World tomorrow." She sent the reply. Zoey went to The World's Board.
She has founded what she was looking for, info on the Epitaph of Twilight. From what she learned, it was a poem about saving the world from an evil force called the Abominable Wave.
'This doesn't make any sense. How is The World based on this poem? Maybe Elliot or Renee know something about the Epitaph of Twilight? I should ask them that tomorrow or the next day…?" Zoey got an email.
"I wonder who it's from?" Zoey wondered as she checked her email and it was from Kite. It was subjected "Epitaph of Twilight" and it read:
"BlackRose has emailed 01 about info on the Epitaph of Twilight. We have to wait for a reply. I hope Lios doesn't interfere…"
'We may have a lead on the Epitaph o Twilight…' Zoey replied with "Me too. I don't care if he finds out and delete our characters, I want to help Bridge as much as you want to help Orca." Zoey sent the reply.
(Meanwhile, in Hinata Inn…)
"You wanted to talk to me about something, Motoko?" Keitaro asked, apparently, Motoko wants to talk to Keitaro in private, so they picked Motoko's room to discuss it.
Motoko looked down in sadness and stated "Um… Urashima, no, Keitaro… You know how I disliked men, right?" "Yeah… Your sister told me about it. You disliked men because Tsuruko has to marry by leaving the dojo? Is that what you wanted to talk to me about?" Keitaro raised an eyebrow.
Motoko walked up to Keitaro a bit. She shifted nervously for about 50 seconds till suddenly, she hugged Keitaro tightly. "Keitaro… I'm sorry I treated you like dirt… I was foolish… I let my pride get the best of me!" Motoko sobbed.
"M-Motoko…" Keitaro stated softly as he hugged Motoko back. "I forgive you… But you have to do everything the landlord tells you to do, understand?" Keitaro smiled. "I understand. I know it's the landlord's job to clean and manage, but the tenants have to do their part in helping the Landlord. I can see why Grandma Hina chosen you, Keitaro. I respect that." Motoko closed her eyes and smiled.
"Yeah, but Naru… is a different story." Keitaro chuckled nervously. Motoko giggled and stated "True. She needs time to understand your feelings."
The next day…
Zoey got back from work and was checking her email. She has no new emails. "No new messages." Zoey sighed. Suddenly, she felt a presence. She turned around and saw Aura looking at her calmly.
"Aura!" Zoey gasped. Aura did some hand signs again. "Go… to… the… Board… and… look… for… a… message… by… Bear… and… Mimiru…?" Zoey was confused as Aura faded away again for now.
'Who are Bear and Mimiru? Maybe I can get some answers in The World's Board. She found a thread called "Long time no see" and the first topic was subjected "To the young lady" and it was by someone named Bear, the man Aura mentioned and it read:
"I think I'll be able to access The World for the first time in a while. Do you want to meet? You don't have to come if you don't want to, but I'm sure there's a lot of catching up we can do. So how about it?"
Zoey read the next topic by someone named Mimiru called "Old man" and it read:
"Who are you calling young lady, really? And why are you asking me on the Board? So? Where am I supposed to meet?"
Zoey read Bear's topic the last and it read:
"Oh, I apologize. Forgot to write the Area. So how about here? Theta Rejecting Oblivious Wavemaster. This the area where you first met him."
'Hmm… I better email Kite, BlackRose and Mistral about this area." Zoey got to work on sending her three friends the emails about Bear and Mimiru.
In The World
"So Theta Rejecting Oblivious Wavemaster is where this Bear and Mimiru characters are going to meet?" Kite asked sitting on a haystack in the Grunty Farm. He, BlackRose, Mistral and the KM group and Inuyasha, Koga and their groups were discussing this.
"What does Mimiru look like, I wonder?" Komei wondered as she pictures Mimiru to be a beautiful swordswoman. "She better not get any ideas of stealing my Lady Karin…" Juniku said dangerously.
"What was that, Keifa?" Mistral looked at Juniku in confusion. "N-Nothing!" Juniku sweat dropped. "I say it's worth checking out. I want to meet this Mimiru character. Anyone else coming?" BlackRose asked.
"Sorry, but I need to train today and my friends are going to help me out." Inuyasha stated as patted his Tetsusaiga. "I had to help Inuyasha with his training too with the others. Sorry." Kan'u bowed her head in apology.
"It's alright. Well, looks like we're forming two groups of two men parties." Kite smiled. "Right. Let's head to Theta Rejecting Oblivious Wavemaster, everyone!" Mistral cheered.
After warping to Theta sever, Kite, Zoey, BlackRose and Mistral went to Theta Rejecting Oblivious Wavemaster. They entered the dungeon.
When they entered, they see a 12 year old girl with orange hair, wore a short pink dress. The dress is decorated with her wave symbols. Her most noticeable feature is her eyes, which are almost always kept closed and she almost looked like a young Natsume.
"Hey, do you guys know about the Golden Grunty?" The girl asked cheerfully. "I heard of that item. It's a really rare item. I'm so dead set on collecting all of them!" Mistral drooled. "Knock it of, Mistral. We have important business here!" BlackRose growled. The girl noticed BlackRose and smiled and said "Hey Mimiru, are these your new friends? Usually, you're hanging out with Bear and that Tsusaka guy."
'Tsusaka… the boy Aura mentioned…' Zoey thought to herself. BlackRose was confused and stated "Wait, you think I'm Mimiru?! I'm BlackRose. We're looking for Mimiru." BlackRose corrected the girl.
"Oh, I'm sorry. You looked just like her, without the different armor and pink hair. I'm A-20 by the way." A-20 smiled, she inspected Kite and Zoey's characters. "Say… Those are really cool colors your characters have. I guess red and purple are all the rage these days." A-20 smiled again.
"Um…" "Er…" Kite and Zoey sweat dropped. "Well, I got to get going. Hope we meet again." A-20 bowed politely as she used Gate Out to head back to Root Town. "She even didn't exchange member addresses with us. How rude." BlackRose puffed her cheeks up in anger.
"But don't you get what she said? There is someone who looks just like you." Zoey stated as she scratched her chin in thought. "I hope you're wrong, Zoey. But it's worth checking out." BlackRose nodded as the parties head deeper into the dungeon.
As soon as Kite got the treasure from the Gott Statue, they notice someone approaching them from behind. "Oh, hello. Didn't know I had company." The woman stated with a smile as she revealed to be a Heavy Blade, but what made this Heavy Blade special is because she almost looks like BlackRose! She has brown hair, tan skin and reddish revealing armor for sexy females.
"Whoa…" Kite gasped in shock. "S-She almost looks like…!" Zoey opened her mouth in shock. "Greetings, I'm Mimiru….?" Mimiru was about to ask them what they're doing down here till she spotted BlackRose staring at her in shock, Mimiru did the same.
"Ms. Mimiru? BlackRose? Are you two okay?" Mistral titled her head in confusion. There was a awkward silence for about 5 minutes till both BlackRose and Mimiru pointed their fingers at each other and shouted at the same time "YOU STOLE MY LOOK!"
"Huh?" Both BlackRose and Mimiru blinked in unison. "Cut the crap! I got this character long before you!" BlackRose countered with a frown. "Oh really?! Well, I've been playing long before you since I created this character before you!" Mimru growled as she readies her blade.
"You wanna settle this like women?!" BlackRose gritted her teeth angrily as she got ready. "Stop it you two! This is no time to fight!" Zoey shouted, annoyed with BlackRose and Mimiru's bickering.
Both BlackRose and Mimiru realized what Zoey said and looked down in shame and said at the same time "S-Sorry…" Mimiru looked up and saw Kite and Zoey's characters. "Hmm, never seen such a good choice of colors on your characters. Care to tell me how you got them?" Mimiru smiled. Kite and Zoey looked down for a bit before they nodded.
They told Mimiru everything. About how Bridge and Orca were put into a coma, how Aura gave them their bracelets, the powerful and dangerous powers of Data Drain and Helba helping them save their friends.
Mimiru covered her mouth in shock. "So you four know Aura and Helba…!" "Huh, you know Aura and Helba?!" BlackRose gasped in shock. "What is your connection to them?" Kite asked Mimiru, hoping Mimiru can provide an answer.
Before Mimiru can reply, she got an email. She read it and frowned in frustration. "Oh… Dang it! The meeting's changed! Um, sorry, I gotta go. But I promise I will help you four out. Before I go, BlackRose, I want you to have this." Mimiru smiled as she gave BlackRose a copy of her sword.
"Huh?! You sure I can have this? But what about you? Don't you need it?" BlackRose looked at Mimiru's sword in shock. "No worries, I got a spare. Well, I'll see you again, I promise!" Mimiru smiled as she gave Kite, Zoey and their friends an thumbs up before using a Sprite Ocarina to exit the dungeon.
Kite, Zoey and friends were silent. "Mimiru knows Aura and Helba… I wonder what connections she has with those two…" Kite wondered. "Maybe we can ask Mimiru herself that next time we see her?" BlackRose suggested. Everyone nodded in agreement.
To be continued…
Next time: A New Sword
A/N: How do you like BlackRose and Mimiru's argument? Pretty funny, huh? Well, next up, Kite, Zoey and the gang helped Sanjuro get an new sword, so stay tuned!