Hey everyone. So, it seems people are enjoying a lot of the rare pairings around here. So, I decided on the popular Airmid aka beautiful healer aka bath water girl from the Ova 3 of the show. Ooops, spoiled the ending of it, then again, check it out, it is worth it as there are a lot of mentions of it. Can't help it. So, let us see what I have written this time around.
Edit: Welp, I made a mess up during a story but fixed it (If it is a canon issue, I would let it go, but if it is a mistake of Elf and Human, then I will change it. Although, can you blame me? Asfi looked elven to me, but knowing she is human makes it more interesting. Maybe she has a bit of elven blood? Who knows. Anyways, enjoy the story and thanks for the correction from the reviewers that pointed it out to me)
Disclaimer: I don't own Danmachi nor the characters.
Airmid was in a cafe, eating her lunch quietly. All she can think about is how her life changed just a bit.
Okay maybe it changed a lot. She more or less blamed Dian than the people that discovered the truth.
Ever since the hot springs fiasco, some of the men would look at her oddly and she felt uncomfortable. She would mostly stay at her work place, just to avoid them. What is worse is knowing that a young adventurer named Bell drank her 'bath water'. He apologized numerous times and found him to be honest and admitted that he drank it, but it was more or less because of Hermes who pushed it.
She sighed about it, and her friends told her to just move on. It is difficult to move on, but she will try her best. She finished her meal and paid for it. She walked to her shortcut back to her workplace, as it is through an alleyway instead of going around it. She thought she was close until she felt her mouth covered with a cloth. The scent was very strong and tried to fight off the attacker, but it was no use. She was out cold as then another man had a smirk "All going to plan." He then went into her workplace and left a note on her desk, then left.
Two hours later….
Bell arrived in Dian's office. He was wondering why he was summoned by him, as he thought he let go of the matter of the hot springs. He sighed and entered. He saw the distraught god and he then looked relieved "Good you're here. We have a problem."
"What kind of a problem? I thought Ganesha's familia could take it."
"I can't ask their help as this might cause Airmid to disappear for good."
"What?!"
He handed him a letter. It was already open, but he checked out the contents of the letter.
Dian Cecht,
We have your precious captain Airmid Teasanare. If you would like to see her again, send Bell Cranel to retrieve her in Seolo Forest alone. Don't ask for Ganesha or anyone to assist the search, otherwise your captain will never be heard again.
Kidnappers.
Bell looked determined. "I will leave as soon as possible."
Dian looked grateful "Thank you. I will reward you with anything if you bring her alive and well."
He didn't need a reward. Rescuing her will be enough as it is. He then left and returned to his Mansion and saw Welf outside of his blacksmith hut. He was drinking cold water, and he spotted Bell.
"Hey Bell, where did you go?"
"I may need your help."
"Oh? You know you are supposed to be off with heading to the dun-"
Bell interrupted "It's not that. I need help rescuing someone. I just need you to help me if anything happens."
The blacksmith got serious and went inside for a moment. Then he came out with Bell's armor repaired and his secondary knife all sharpened. Welf got ready himself, as Bell got himself ready as well.
"Ready Welf?"
He nodded, then both left as Bell left a note to let them know he had a personal business to take care of.
Within the Seolo Forest.
A young woman woke up and saw she was tied up on chains while she was sitting down. She saw more men around her, looking lustfully at her. She grew nervous.
"Let me go!"
"Oh don't worry, you will be let go….once he comes to try to save you."
She looked at who spoke, and all she saw was a man on a cloak. "Don't worry about you, you will be watching a nice little fight. Once that is over, we will let you go of course, but not before the boys here have a bit of fun with you."
Few tears were coming out and I wondered who would rescue her. She grew scared at the serious situation that would happen to her. She looked around more and noticed another man, sitting on a throne like chair with a hood on as well. Something about that person screamed 'Power' and realized she might not make it out.
Near the inside of the forest.
Bell ran inside of the forest, all while he knew this plan would work out.
Flashback
"I will go in there, and I want you to be ready to run the moment I release a firebolt into the sky. Got it?"
He nodded "Don't worry. I already have a potion ready for my speed to increase the moment it happens."
"Good. May Hestia give us strength."
Flashback ends
He kept running faster and faster. He had a feeling it wouldn't be that far off, he hoped.
"I am hoping it isn't any high level fighters, but in case anything happens…."
Then he spotted her, tied up on a chair.
"It's a trap!"
He stopped and looked around. He sensed a sword coming close to him and dodged and rolled to the side. Then another as he took his Hestia knife and Ushiwakamaru out and was ready to fight. A few more appeared and assessed his situation. 6 bandits, he would assume and had short swords.
Then he heard a clap and he looked at the direction and was in disbelief.
"Apollo?!"
He kept clapping and then stopped "Bravo, Bell. Bravo. So beautiful, able to dodge the attack as if nothing. Good."
Then appeared Hyakinthos with a sword in hand, with a sly smirk "I doubt you will be leaving here well...alive. Apollo is letting me have fun with you for a bit, then to weaken you enough for him to have his way with you. Then to execute you."
Bell got serious "Oh don't worry, they won't interfere. This is our fight. Let us have a nice rematch but this time, the stakes are higher."
He then took out a vial with a heavy purple liquid. He drank it all and smirked as he got slightly muscular with a dark grin. He immediately attacked the white haired adventurer straight on. He blocked the attack and then began to get in the defensive.
The bandits were laughing and enjoying the fight.
"Is this really the so-called Record Holder?!"
"Nothing special about him."
Bell dodged and blocked each attack, all while looking for any way to beat him. His hits were strong no doubt about it, but he can handle it. He kept moving all while looking for a weak point.
Airmid was concerned about this. The potion that Hyakinthos was considered illegal, as it boosts everything and could go up a level or two. The drawback is that it will create an addiction on them and would have some long term health problems, and would require detox. A reason why the guild banned it as it caused the lives of other adventures.
She hoped Bell was able to survive the onslaught.
Apollo watched on, and enjoyed the show. He knew Hyakinthos has this and can't wait to have Bell. "Oh you white rabbit. I will snuggle you up and take your precious innocence away from you, nice and slow. I will enjoy eating you up."
The fight went on a bit more, until Bell began to see the issue with him. Yes, he is strong and looked fast, but it seems that his coordination is near….sloppy. He would admit, he is a bit of a challenge, but he could take him out.
He remembered his training with Ais about ending the fight fast with precision, and it is now time to end it immediately.
He blocked an attack and held on "What's the matter, rabbit boy, getting tired?"
Bell then smiled and both heard a bell sound.
What happens next is something that no one would catch nor forget. He first smacked the weapon out of the former captain of Apollo, then using his Argonaut charge for 20 seconds, he gave a roundhouse kick that sent the young man flying and hitting each tree for 80 feet. Those trees fell and then hit the last tree and Hyakinthos was out.
This shocked them as Apollo's jaw dropped.
Airmid couldn't believe it and realized she would be saved.
"...get him!"
The others went right after him, but the white haired adventurer took each one out easily. He took the first one out, by disarming him and punching him out. The next one slipping and then stomping on his stomach, taking him out. Another ended up getting a punch on his chin with an easy knockout. The fourth ended up getting a roundhouse kick in the face, taking him out.
The fifth one was punched in the face, and the last one tried to run but was knocked out by hitting his face in a tree.
He then saw Apollo and grew scared. He was walking towards him "P-please...don't hurt me..."
Bell then gave one of the most serious and dangerous looks on him and simply said "Keys."
He nodded eagerly and gave him the keys. "Thank you." One headbutt later, he was out as well.
Bell shook his head and went over to Airmid. He released her and smiled softly "Are you okay?"
The woman in question blushed. She was rescued like those fairy stories. Evil men holding the princess, only for a knight taking them out and saving her. She nodded.
"Just have to do two things."
He aimed his hand up "Firebolt!"
He released his firebolt and it exploded up in the sky.
Outside of the forest….
Welf smirked "Now for me to go in...huh?"
He noticed Dian and a few guards with him. "Ummm….what are you doing here?"
"I need to make sure she is safe. I know it is a risk, but…"
"I understand. Follow me and stay close."
Back at the forest…
Bell then looked at Airmid and smiled "Now for the second part."
He lifted her in a bridal way and walked toward the direction he was running beforehand. He was able to remember the direction, thanks to the way the chair was facing.
She placed her head on his chest and blushed more.
"He saved me like a princess and carried me like one. He is handsome and amazing. Hehehe…. I can't wait to tell the others about it. And….I don't mind if he drank my hot spring water. Oh I can't believe what I said, such a lewd thing to say. Hehe"
Her face turned more redder as Bell kept walking. Looking calm about it, but blushing a bit.
He walked some more until he spotted Welf. He was surprised to see Dian and he gently placed her back on her feet. She ran and hugged Dian.
"Dian!"
"Oh Airmid! I am so happy that you are well and safe!"
She nodded.
Welf looked at Bell "So?"
"Oh, the people that kidnapped her are back there. You might have to go and follow some fresh trees that fell off, as one of them flew far."
This caused the guards to nod and go in the direction.
"I suppose I wasn't needed, huh?" Welf smirked.
"You never know, I still need you." Bell shrugged.
Then Dian focused on Bell and bowed to him "Thank you for saving her. You have no idea how important she is. Let me reward you greatly!"
Bell, being Bell, was bashful and placed his hand behind his head "Oh, you don't have to. I was happy to help out."
Airmid was having none of it.
"A date."
Bell looked at Airmid "Date?"
She nodded "In two days, a date. Just us in Cafe Wishe."
"Uhh...sure!" He was a little hesitant, but he was okay with the reward.
She then went over to him and kissed his lips. This surprised everyone watching the kiss as Bell kissed her back a bit. Then it ended, as she giggled. She then whispers as only he can here "You are really cool."
She then walked back with Dian and they left the place.
Welf shook his head "I swear Bell, only you are rewarded with a date with someone as nice as Airmid."
"I am surprised she forgave me after the hot springs incident."
"Well, things change bro. Now come on, let's go home."
He nodded and walked away.
Unknown to them, a certain god watched all of it and smiled "Zeus is going to be proud of his grandson. Better help Bell out with the date and make sure things get off well."
Then he was bonked in the head by a blue haired woman. "Don't even try."
End.
A/N: Well some action thrown in it and saving the day was all the worth for this one-shot. Now before I end it here, let me give you a sneak peak at what I am working on for the longer story:
Twilight Mansion
Riveria looked at Loki surprised to hear this "Wait, Ais is training Bell Cranel, along with Lefiya?"
The trickster goddess nodded "Oh yes. Though they were trying to hide it, they are not that great at it. I was up and out of it early, looking out the window, when I spotted Ais and Lefiya heading out. Of course, I followed them quietly and saw what was going on. I was surprised they were training together with Bell."
She took out a glass and poured a drink. "I wish they never hid it from me, as I would have allowed it."
"Oh?"
She nodded "I owe Hestia for it."
Way into the later chapters.
"Come on kid, Ais taught you how to fight properly, but you have to fight dirty!"
He moved for a kick on the ribs, but he blocked it. He moved immediately and punched him near his groin as this backed the black cat back.
"That's it! Don't let the enemy beg for mercy! Mercy is for the weak."
Allen went for the kick, but he caught it in time, as Ais watched on.
Way later chapters
He was in awe of the 18th floor. The ceiling gave the brightness as the sky due to the crystals, and felt like he wasn't in the dungeon at all due to the fresh air being fresh.
"What is this place?"
Tiona smirked and opened her arms wide "Welcome to Rivira or better known as Under the Resort. This is the only location that is safe from any monsters spawning here. Pretty neat huh?"
He nodded dumbfoundedly. He is amazed by how a dungeon looked so...beautiful.
And that is it. Again, I am working on this on the side before releasing the first few chapters. Until then take care all and wait until my next one. Laters.
