Well, you guys should know by now that I'm kinda fond of naming my weapons... so here's the thing... the Dark twins are also called the Tainted and Sodos' knives are known as the Glowing... I just gave them names to avoid confusingly long sentences...

Sorry for the inconvenience, please, don't throw me off the window....

Well... On with the fic!!!!

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RAGNARÖK ONLINE FANFIC

TRANSGRESSIONS OF FATE

By: RAGNAR (that really is my name)

Chapter 14: The Keeper

Sodos ran towards Sei'Gash's side while Degedos kept the demon's blades busy with his katana. He thrust his daggers forward to stab, only to go through thin air as Sei'Gash jumped back to avoid him. Sodos then turned around, right arm slashing with his blade. The blade was locked by Priega's serrated edge.

Degedos stabbed his blade forward as soon as Sodos ducked.

The demon jumped back again making both Knight and Assassin staggering forward. As soon as the Sei'Gash touched the ground; he jumped forward again. In one fluid motion, Priega ripped through the Knight's chest while Kieria sliced the Assassin's head in half.

Sei'Gash turned around expecting to see two more corpses only to find Sodos and Degedos going for a pincer attack. The Assassin was to the left while the Knight was to his right.

The demon dashed towards the Knight, blocking his sword with Priega, he twisted around to the man's back. He then stabbed him repeatedly with Kieria. Degedos' frozen blood never had the chance to ooze out when he pushed him aside to face the charging Assassin.

Sei'Gash's Tainted met Sodos' Glowing in a shower of sparks as they exchanged blows. Demon and Fateless equally matched as the both of them spun in a circle of blades.

Then, as soon as the demon blocked a left-handed cut with Kieria, he saw the Knight swinging his sword straight for his neck.

Sei'Gash lurched forward to avoid the katana, while at the same time, bringing Priega up in an upward stab towards the Assassin's ribcage.

Sodos' chest was aflame as he staggered backwards. The flames disappeared as soon as he reconstructed. As soon as he reconstructed, he charged forward again.

When Degedos recovered from his first swing, he then sliced sideways in an attempt to reach the demon. His blade was locked by Prierga and was starting to turn red hot from the dagger's flame.

Before the Knight's katana had a chance to bend from the heat, Sei'Gash had to jump aside to avoid the Assassin's blades.

It would appear that these two are undying.

This was starting to irritate Sei'Gash no end. Then, in a fit of sudden recognition, irritation quickly became realization. Laughter started to slowly seep out of the demon's lungs at his discovery.

"YOU'RE FATELESS!" Sei'Gash "whispered" in total amusement. His voice still boomed across the air whatever tone of voice he used.

"All because you exist!" the Assassin just kept charging forward while saying this. The Knight's grin widened even though Sei'Gash can see Degedos' jaw muscles flexing from gritting his teeth.

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Meshido woke up from a daze. He can hardly feel his fingers from being so weak.

He can hear the sound of a battle close by but was unable to see where it was because he couldn't stand up.

He can see his staff lying next to him and a few feet beyond it was Kevin blankly staring at him. Dead green eyes carried no life in them.

Not again... no doubt the Crusader charged recklessly and got himself killed.

Turning over and taking out a potion from his pocket, Meshido swallowed all of its contents. The bitter concoction's effects were quick to kick in as his body began to feel re-energized.

Then, fishing out one of his blue gems, he summoned the remaining of his newfound energy to bless the rock.

The gem shattered and its dust began to settle on the fallen Crusader. Kevin was bathed in bright white light as his body lifted a few inches from the ground. By this time, the man's heart would be beating again, and his fatal wounds would be closed and healed.

Then, the Crusader's chest began to rise and fall from breathing. Suddenly, Kevin sat up with a very sharp gasp. The Resurrection spell was complete.

And as usual, the man wakes up with the same language he was so blatantly known for, "Bloody fucking hell! What the fuck just happened?!" then, his eyes carried a glint of recognition, "Odin's FUCKING eye! I was killed again!? This is so friggin' embarrassing!"

"Welcome back to the world of the living, you stupid, lumbering buffoon." Meshido said weakly as exhaustion started to settle in again.

Kevin placed Meshido next to the railing, "Hey you, are you alright?"

"Too... tired.... Can't stay awake...Go... Sei'Gash must... be... stopped..."

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"Take it easy, my friend," was all Kevin said when the Priest fell unconscious.

Taking up his sword and hammer, he stood up to find the source of those battle sounds.

Turning to the north, he was surprised to see the Fateless fighting the demon. However, he had the strange feeling that they were also behind Sei'Gash's awakening.

"Shit... why did I take this job?"

Gathering all his strength, Kevin joined in on the dance.

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Sodos was surprised when the Crusader's hammer went past his face and straight for Sei'Gash's chest.

"You're owned, ass-wipe!" the Crusader shouted as the demon flew back a few feet before landing sprawled on his back, stunned.

Sodos can see that the man was very tired. Part of him was impressed by the Crusader's... persistence. The other part called it stupidity.

Degedos stood next to the Crusader, "So, you're still alive. That's good, I was hoping to finish that fight from the Tower. By the way, I haven't got your name, Crusader."

Sodos could swear the man was muttering something about Odin's eye.

"Kevin... and what's yours?"

"Degedos"

Sodos had to put those two back into reality. "If you don't mind, we have other pressing matters."

When Kevin took a look at him, green eyes expanded in shock. "You... you're the Assassin in the Tower... you killed Kareel!"

Sodos gave out an empty smile, "I do what must be done, Kevin. You would do the same if you were in my position. Believe it or not, Degedos and I are not evil."

"Bullshit!"

"Think what you may, Crusader, but we have our reasons."

Suddenly, Sei'Gash roared as the he stood up, his aura turned into a raging black inferno. Black cloth ripping apart at the force that pulsed through the darkness.

"YOU DARE? YOU DARE!?"

Sei'Gash charged, his eyes were darker than the Rift now. Rage contorted his face as he raised the Tainted to finish them all off.

Then, Sei'Gash screamed. His body arched backwards as an invisible force grabbed him. It was evident that the demon was in extreme pain as even his fingers were pulled back in an imposible angle.

This was their chance, raising their weapons, Sodos and Degedos ran towards Sei'Gash to deliver the killing blow.

They were surprised, however, when their bodies no longer obeyed them and stopped moving. Sodos and Degedos were lifted into the air by the same force.

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Kevin was beginning to feel uneasy at the events that were happening before him when he saw Freya walk out from the trees.

She was different in many ways. Her hair was no longer fiery red, but silver. Her eyes were now pure white. The innocent atmosphere she usually projects was now replaced by a powerful aura of command. The way she walked, the way she carried her staff, her eyes, they were still Freya's, but in a way, she was no longer the Mage he knew.

"Keeper!" Kevin could hear Degedos say with every bit of contempt.

Freya turned to the Assassin, her voice was like that of a queen. "You have made a mistake releasing Sei'Gash, Sodos."

The Assassin, Sodos, met her gaze. His voice was blank of all emotions. "What makes you think that? And how did you know my name?"

"You both wish to be free of the Rift, right? Destroying its father will only result in your destruction as well, Guard-Captain Sodos Jairen."

"The Guard-Captain died a thousand years ago... We were willing to take the gamble of our destruction... if that was the price for justice, we would pay it."

Freya cupped Sodos' face, her face turned into something Kevin did not expect from her – pity and.... affection?

"My poor soldier, what have they done to you?"

Sodos' eyes went wide in sudden recognition. "Mae?"

"Hello, my sweet Sodos. I see that you still wear my pendant."

"Mae? Is that really you?"

Freya – no – Mae answered with a kiss.

This was getting far too complicated - more like a soap opera. Kevin wondered what Meshido would think of this as he hoisted the Priest's body over his shoulder. "You know, Freya - Mae - or whatever you call yourself now, as much as I would like to leave you here, let me remind you that we're still on Geffen's wanted list. I suggest we clear this up back at camp."

Sei'Gash turned silent as the Keeper did something to him. "Lead the way, Crusader."

Now it was Kevin's turn to be intimidated.

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awww... crap... too short, isn't it? sorry guys, i just noticed it today. probably because i wrote this while stressed and in the middle of the night.... gume!gume! X-

i'll probably rewrite this chapter when i have the time, again, sorry for the inconvenience.

... about that new fic....

i think i should put it on hold.... it would seem mom found the hidden folder regarding the "twisted thinking" and all that... (methinks i'm doomed)

anyway... like Kevin once said, Meshido was always there to pull him back (chapter 3 remember?). Sorry if you guys are offended by soap opera formats, but this is how i planned my story to pull out. just keep reading and i hope you won't be disappointed.

well... thanks.

by the way... could you spread this story around? i really love it when people review this fic, makes me feel all mushy inside. o0 hehe

so, until next time.....