Everyone's Like Is Different
Chapter 2: Old Friends
By luckydragon7288
A/N: Well, I'm back! Hope you liked the first chapter! Sorry about the long wait time, I'll try to get the next chapter after this one uploaded a LOT faster!
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Anduril and Ruby were rapidly gaining ground in the area of Forest 2. The rain had subsided slightly, possible due to the fire breath from to veyr large Hildebears advancing on the pair. (A/N: A Hildebear is a big bearlike monster with dark blue fur, a very powerful punch, and, for some strange reason, the ability to breath fire.)
Anduril: This isn't good!
Ruby: You can say that again!
Anduril: Why would I possibly want to do that?
Anduril leapt to the side and just missed taking the bulk of a Hildebear's pawswing, but even so, the Hildebear's fist glanced him, tosing him back a few feet. He landed right on his butt, and in a moment or recklessness (or stupidity) threw his saber at the 'bear. The flying saber connected, and embedded itself into the Hildebear's heart, lucky for Anduril, since it had been about to torch him.
The other Hildebear pressed its attack, after it saw the other one die, Anduril took a strong hit, and was sent flying back, chased by the beast's fire breath, which brushed his leg, causing Anduril a little discomfort, but not a very serious injury. Ruby wasn't doing too well either. She managed to block a hit with her saber, then also was sent flying after being sandwiched between the Hildebear's double-fisted punch.
Voice: Barta!
As the Hildebear opened its mouth to utilize its fire breath, a thin stream of ice shot right down its throat, stunning it. Anduril and Ruby got to their feet, but before they could react, a Hunter jumped out of where he had taken cover, and attacked the Hildebear with his saber. The powerful (but fairly slow-witted) beast was still reeling from the ice attack (Usually a thin stream of ice doesn't hurt you THAT much, but it does if you breathe fire and it's just been put down your throat.), so the Hunter won pretty easily.
Anduril got his saber from the first dead Hildebear, and Nell walked out from where she also had been in cover. The Hunter also walked over next to Nell.
Anduril: Elucidus, weren't you supposed to meet me at the Hunter's Guild today?
The Hunter (obviously, Elucidus) looked slightly uncomfortable.
Elucid: Sorry, I forgot...
Anduril: Don't worry...Who's your friend?
Nell stepped up, a little nervous. She was very shy.
Nell: I'm Nell...It's nice to meet you...uh...
Anduril: It's Anduril.
Introductions were made. Elucid eyed Ruby slightly, which earned him a kick in the shins.
Ruby: How do you two know each other, anyway?
Anduril: We've been friends since childhood. We decided to go on Pioneer 2 as Hunters, but we're still fairly new from our training. We only got our Hunter's Licenses a couple weeks ago.
Elucid: That's pretty much it.
Anduril: Why don't we all stick together for now? There's strength in numbers, and there seem to be a lot more monsters in the Forest today.
Elucid: Makes sense.
Pretty soon, they had encountered another group of monsters and easily won. There was a long, clear path, with no monsters so far.
Anduril: Hey Ruby, if you only got your Hunter's License a few days ago, why is your Mag so advanced? You've been a Hunter for less than Elucid or I, but your Mag is much stronger.
Ruby: When I started, a Ranger gave me a whole bunch of items for my MAG, he said they'd be good for making it a lot stronger.
Anduril: Looks like it worked. Usually most Mags don't become doubles for at least a few weeks...
Ruby: Well, it's helped me a lot.
Elucid: Sorry to break up the conversation, but I think we're at a dead end.
Anduril looked around. It was indeed a dead end. They wer standing in a small clearing, but in front of them was a metal wall. They could see just a little bit of what was on top, and it appeared to be a construction, and the top of the wall was really more like a floor. However, it was unclimbable.
Ruby: I think that's the Centra; Dome!
Anduril: I think you're right. Look around, there must be something hidden. This is the only place we haven't already been to, between the four of us.
A short search found a teleporter hidden in a clump of tall shrubbery.
Nell: I think this is it.
Elucid: Well, what are we waiting for?
Elucidus quickly walked into the teleporter and siappeared, only to reappear on top of the wall/roof/floor at the end of the clearing. The others also used the teleporter, and appeared next to Elucidus.
Anduril: I guess we must be pretty close to the entrance of the Dome, and...hey, does anyone hear a buzzing noise?
Supported by a number of large, vicious-looking airborne insects, (Mothmants) 3 Monests floated down to the ground, and anchored themselves down. The large hole on the top of each one began spewing out more of the Mothmants, which swarmed to attack the four companions.
Anduril: I really hate these things...
He pulled out a spare Handgun he kept with him, and started blasting the Mothmants out of the air, assisted by Nell, who fired Foie spells to back him up, allowing Ruby and ELucid o go in and attack the Nests with their sabers. They suffered a few bug bites, but when Ruby hacked off 2 of the Monests' legs, it stopped spewing Mothmants, and Elucidus finished it off. ANduril ran to the next Monest, firing as he went, and in one fluid motion, pulled out his saber, put away his gun, and evaded most of the Mothmants, although he also suffered a few bug bites. With the combined strength, the other 2 nests fell fairly quickly, and as Nell incinerated the last Mothmant, a metallic clank sounded, and the nearby gate opened. The party walked through, and were faced with a larger area. Nearby was a large metal door, and further was a large red teleporter. Andurl walked over to the door.
Anduril: I guess this was the entrance, but it's no good now. The door's fused solid.
He walked over to the edge, and looked out over the Forest, the wind blowing his hair back slightly.
Anduril: It's weird. There was that huge explosion, and everything changed form there...There are all these monsters out here, and Pioner 1 is unheard from...I wonder what caused it all.
Ruby: No one really knows right know. It's really mysterious.
Nell: That's enough thinking for now. Why dont we look at that teleporter?
Anduril walked over and inspected it. It was very large, and square-shaped. On the "roof" was a screen, and a few buttons. Anduril stepped into the center, and examined them. The screen read, "This teleporter is capable of transporting several people at once. Please confirm the people who will be entering the teleporter with you."
Anduril: Come on, everyone!
The others stepped into the teleporter, and braced themselves. Anduril reached upwards, and pressed the button marked "Transport".
Chapter 2: Old Friends
By luckydragon7288
A/N: Well, I'm back! Hope you liked the first chapter! Sorry about the long wait time, I'll try to get the next chapter after this one uploaded a LOT faster!
***
Anduril and Ruby were rapidly gaining ground in the area of Forest 2. The rain had subsided slightly, possible due to the fire breath from to veyr large Hildebears advancing on the pair. (A/N: A Hildebear is a big bearlike monster with dark blue fur, a very powerful punch, and, for some strange reason, the ability to breath fire.)
Anduril: This isn't good!
Ruby: You can say that again!
Anduril: Why would I possibly want to do that?
Anduril leapt to the side and just missed taking the bulk of a Hildebear's pawswing, but even so, the Hildebear's fist glanced him, tosing him back a few feet. He landed right on his butt, and in a moment or recklessness (or stupidity) threw his saber at the 'bear. The flying saber connected, and embedded itself into the Hildebear's heart, lucky for Anduril, since it had been about to torch him.
The other Hildebear pressed its attack, after it saw the other one die, Anduril took a strong hit, and was sent flying back, chased by the beast's fire breath, which brushed his leg, causing Anduril a little discomfort, but not a very serious injury. Ruby wasn't doing too well either. She managed to block a hit with her saber, then also was sent flying after being sandwiched between the Hildebear's double-fisted punch.
Voice: Barta!
As the Hildebear opened its mouth to utilize its fire breath, a thin stream of ice shot right down its throat, stunning it. Anduril and Ruby got to their feet, but before they could react, a Hunter jumped out of where he had taken cover, and attacked the Hildebear with his saber. The powerful (but fairly slow-witted) beast was still reeling from the ice attack (Usually a thin stream of ice doesn't hurt you THAT much, but it does if you breathe fire and it's just been put down your throat.), so the Hunter won pretty easily.
Anduril got his saber from the first dead Hildebear, and Nell walked out from where she also had been in cover. The Hunter also walked over next to Nell.
Anduril: Elucidus, weren't you supposed to meet me at the Hunter's Guild today?
The Hunter (obviously, Elucidus) looked slightly uncomfortable.
Elucid: Sorry, I forgot...
Anduril: Don't worry...Who's your friend?
Nell stepped up, a little nervous. She was very shy.
Nell: I'm Nell...It's nice to meet you...uh...
Anduril: It's Anduril.
Introductions were made. Elucid eyed Ruby slightly, which earned him a kick in the shins.
Ruby: How do you two know each other, anyway?
Anduril: We've been friends since childhood. We decided to go on Pioneer 2 as Hunters, but we're still fairly new from our training. We only got our Hunter's Licenses a couple weeks ago.
Elucid: That's pretty much it.
Anduril: Why don't we all stick together for now? There's strength in numbers, and there seem to be a lot more monsters in the Forest today.
Elucid: Makes sense.
Pretty soon, they had encountered another group of monsters and easily won. There was a long, clear path, with no monsters so far.
Anduril: Hey Ruby, if you only got your Hunter's License a few days ago, why is your Mag so advanced? You've been a Hunter for less than Elucid or I, but your Mag is much stronger.
Ruby: When I started, a Ranger gave me a whole bunch of items for my MAG, he said they'd be good for making it a lot stronger.
Anduril: Looks like it worked. Usually most Mags don't become doubles for at least a few weeks...
Ruby: Well, it's helped me a lot.
Elucid: Sorry to break up the conversation, but I think we're at a dead end.
Anduril looked around. It was indeed a dead end. They wer standing in a small clearing, but in front of them was a metal wall. They could see just a little bit of what was on top, and it appeared to be a construction, and the top of the wall was really more like a floor. However, it was unclimbable.
Ruby: I think that's the Centra; Dome!
Anduril: I think you're right. Look around, there must be something hidden. This is the only place we haven't already been to, between the four of us.
A short search found a teleporter hidden in a clump of tall shrubbery.
Nell: I think this is it.
Elucid: Well, what are we waiting for?
Elucidus quickly walked into the teleporter and siappeared, only to reappear on top of the wall/roof/floor at the end of the clearing. The others also used the teleporter, and appeared next to Elucidus.
Anduril: I guess we must be pretty close to the entrance of the Dome, and...hey, does anyone hear a buzzing noise?
Supported by a number of large, vicious-looking airborne insects, (Mothmants) 3 Monests floated down to the ground, and anchored themselves down. The large hole on the top of each one began spewing out more of the Mothmants, which swarmed to attack the four companions.
Anduril: I really hate these things...
He pulled out a spare Handgun he kept with him, and started blasting the Mothmants out of the air, assisted by Nell, who fired Foie spells to back him up, allowing Ruby and ELucid o go in and attack the Nests with their sabers. They suffered a few bug bites, but when Ruby hacked off 2 of the Monests' legs, it stopped spewing Mothmants, and Elucidus finished it off. ANduril ran to the next Monest, firing as he went, and in one fluid motion, pulled out his saber, put away his gun, and evaded most of the Mothmants, although he also suffered a few bug bites. With the combined strength, the other 2 nests fell fairly quickly, and as Nell incinerated the last Mothmant, a metallic clank sounded, and the nearby gate opened. The party walked through, and were faced with a larger area. Nearby was a large metal door, and further was a large red teleporter. Andurl walked over to the door.
Anduril: I guess this was the entrance, but it's no good now. The door's fused solid.
He walked over to the edge, and looked out over the Forest, the wind blowing his hair back slightly.
Anduril: It's weird. There was that huge explosion, and everything changed form there...There are all these monsters out here, and Pioner 1 is unheard from...I wonder what caused it all.
Ruby: No one really knows right know. It's really mysterious.
Nell: That's enough thinking for now. Why dont we look at that teleporter?
Anduril walked over and inspected it. It was very large, and square-shaped. On the "roof" was a screen, and a few buttons. Anduril stepped into the center, and examined them. The screen read, "This teleporter is capable of transporting several people at once. Please confirm the people who will be entering the teleporter with you."
Anduril: Come on, everyone!
The others stepped into the teleporter, and braced themselves. Anduril reached upwards, and pressed the button marked "Transport".