JaN : Updated some mistakes in the other chapters....Guess I was really, really tired when I created it...(I wrote all of them when it was late in the night...and in a hurry as well....Thx Zanza for telling me!)

Chapter 13 : To Be Or Not To Be?

The next day...

"I have an idea, guys!" Szeto exclaimed as he gathers the whole party around him.

Szeto explained his plan, and the whole group agreed. Some of them hid behind a bush while some hid behind a tall tree.

As Ultima and Chiaki walked towards the bush where they were hiding, Kazu got up and opened a warp. After opening the warp, she quickly hid behind the bush. Chiaki continued walking and she accidentally entered the warp portal. Chiaki screamed as she fell into the warp. Ultima quickly chased after her, and he entered the warp as well.

The warp was to Glast Heim, but this time, it's not in the dungeons. It was outside. When they reached outside of GH, they had some trouble finding the abbey. Two Bathories attacked them and the witches casted some spells on Chiaki. Chiaki soon fell to the ground, unconscious, and Ultima had to kill the witches off quickly. He survived the attack, and faced some injuries on his arms and legs. Even with the injuries, Ultima remained strong and carried her to the abbey after spending some time searching for it.

Ultima asked a priest for a warp back to Prontera. He paid and off he entered the warp carrying Chiaki. All this while, El and Evan was watching Ultima. They were asked to watch over Chiaki and Ultima in case anything happens.

When they had reached back to Prontera, Ultima took Chiaki to a cabin in the fields. Ultima opened the cabin door and placed Chiaki on a bed. Ultima had to nurse the girl back to health as the spells that was casted on her caused Chiaki to lose her energy and even caused Chiaki to be in a state of darkness. She was in that condition for a few days.

Every now and then Chiaki will be shaking and Ultima had to wipe her face. He asked a helper from the church to come and help. The helper got rid of the darkness inside of her and casted some holy powers on her.

"She's fine now. Keep nursing her and she'll be fine in a few days time." The helper explained.

After the helper left, Ultima still had to look after Chiaki. As he wiped her face, he realized how innocent she looked. His hands stopped as he looked at her face. He placed the wet towel which he was holding on a table, and he took a chair to sit down. Soon, he fell asleep.

After a while, Chiaki woke up and found that she was lying on a bed.

"Where am I?" She thought.

Then she looked to her right and saw a knight sleeping on a chair. She soon realized it was Ultima. She tried getting up from the bed, but she felt weak.

"You shouldn't get up now. The church helper said that you need to get as much rest as possible."

Chiaki looked at where the voice came from. It was Ultima. He was rather tired, but he hid it. Chiaki gave a weak smile, and rested her head on the pillow. Ultima got up and asked Chiaki,

"Do you want to have a bite? I could just prepare something for you now."

"No, you don't have to. You should get some rest yourself." Chiaki replied.

Ultima sat back on the chair. He looked particularly tired, especially looking after Chiaki for a few days. When Ultima fell asleep, Chiaki tried her best to get herself up from the bed. She finally managed to get up, and she covered him with a blanket, as he was feeling a little cold. Then, she went back to sleep. Chiaki had dreams that she was attacked by some monsters and there will be a person with bright, shiny armor, saving her. Her lifesaver resembled a person she knew, a person whom she's quite close with...

The next morning, Chiaki woke up and she looked for Ultima. It seems he was preparing breakfast, and it was quite nice.

"Oh, you're awake. Here's your breakfast." Ultima offered.

Chiaki looked at the plate which he was holding. It had a piece of toast, a piece of ham, two eggs, a sausage and some lettuce. Funny thing is, the eggs and the sausage were placed on the plate to look like a smile..

Back to the party....

"Well, how did it go, El and Evan?" The gang asked.

"You'll be very surprised to hear this. When Kazu opened the warp portal, they reached GH and was attacked by 2 Bathories. Unfortunately, it casted spells on Chiaki and she was unconscious. Ultima took her back to a cabin in the Pronteran fields.

The whole gang gasped. They were worried about Chiaki since she was attacked by darkness.

"I'm sure they'll be fine. Besides, I believe Ultima can take good care of her." Nicot assured.

The rest gave a sigh of relief.

"Haha...don't worry, guys.. Who knows? Probably something good may happen...." Szeto uttered.

Everyone stared at Szeto, and he gave an evil grin. Like what Szeto said, who knows?

The party now welcomes a new member, Dexy. Dexy is an assassin with great disguise, and he is a mischievous person...

In the cabin...

Chiaki and Ultima ate their breakfast. Ultima have to take her to the church later to get some blessings.Chiaki was feeling much better, but she was slightly weak, so Ultima had to hold her arm and help her walk. When they reached the church, the Father gave some blessings. Ultima spotted a helper selling a rosary, so he bought it. As the headed out of the church after receiving the blessings....

"Here, a Rosary for you.." Ultima offered the Rosary to her.

"Well, thank you...." Chiaki replied.

Ultima put on the Rosary on her neck. She felt her holy powers growing.

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JaN : Haha, white tiger rage.....U'll see.....