A/N: This week we have the Long-Arm Za'Afiel. This is a longer one. Anyone want to see, and this chapter starts a little off beat. Enjoy!

Character Corner: Za'Afiel

Za'Afiel is the poppas, egotistical, odd ball who in fact leads the "Fallen Messengers." Some know him as "Za'Afiel the Tsunami" because of his talent with Rue attacks. His teammates are his best friends in the real world. In the real world he's the oldest of three brothers and is hassled, because he does nothing at home. His only enjoyment in life is video games, anime and his friends. His background in the world: He's a fallen angel, sent to "The World" to find a items that would restore him to his former glory.


Chapter 5: Enter the Colossus

"In a secret chamber in the dungeon of: "Delta: Hidden, Destroyer's, Treasure Gem"

" This meeting will come to order. So Moonstone, how's there training going?" Said a impatient Wiseman.

Moonstone stood against the wall opposite of Wiseman. "…Good…There getting …Stronger…"

Wiseman nodded and looked towards the late arrival. "Natsume? Where have you been?"

" I was only trying to get stronger. Besides, Sora's not here." She protested.

From the shadow emerged a bored Sora. "Well? What do you all want from me? Hmm?"

"Well since were all here-we'll begin the meeting." Wiseman interrupted." You all probably know the reason I called you here."

"Yeah, yeah, get on with it old man. I have business to attend to." Sora said growing fidgety.

"How is there training going? Sora? Natsume?"

"If you ask me those two are nothing more then stiffs. There all work and no fun." Commented Sora.

"Well, I think there strong. Not close to Kite was, but they show unmatched teamwork. It's really impressive." Natsume said adding her two cents.

"Well Moonstone agrees with Natume; in saying there getting strong, and I suppose they are a tad bit dull, but they will be needed."

"Well old man I've been collecting parameter books and secrets, but it's a real waste to give it to those two fools of yours." Sora said ready to leave.

"Well Sora they need to be ready for his arrival. You know when Kite rejoins us in "The World", and besides we have high enough stats anyway."

"Well, bye then. I have better things to do then stand here. I'm going to watch the newbies beat on each other at the Colossus." With that he used a sprite ocarina to exit the dungeon and return to the surface.


"In Mac Anu"

"Are you sure about this Za'Afie? You've been training REAL hard." Said Iofiel, stocking up on medicines.

Za'Afiel nodded. "I wanna win it all at the Colossus. I want to prove how strong I really am. Besides; I'm not letting that punk Azriel beat me." Za'Afiel started to walk away.


"At Elf's Heaven"

"Are you sure you wanna give me such nice blades?" Said a skeptic Dante to Makatiel.

"…Positive…" Makatiel replied handing over Stealth Blades to Dante.

Dante received the Stealth Blades. She jumped up and down in glee. She then hugged a stunned Makatiel.

"…Welcomed…" He said rolling his eyes and gasping for air.


" Weapon's Shop"

"Hey Azriel. Check out my new Blade cool, right." Said InuAcosta happy over finally getting a Nodachi. It looked identical to the Katana of his favorite anime character. He swung it around joyfully. Till he accidentally hit Azriel in the head with it. Azriel was in a daze on the ground with swirl in his eyes. InuAcosta panicked and fled in search of a hiding place.


"In front of the Chaos Gate"

Azriel was still feeling the effects of InuAcosta's cheap shot. He rubbed his head were he had been hit. "I can't wait to fight you in the tournament. I'm gonna hurt you so bad."

InuAcosta took a few steps back a gulped.

"…Where..?" Was what Makatiel said.

"Well I think my bro is trying to say is: How do we get to the Colossus?" Iofiel explained.

"It's simple we take a couple of those gondolas and head south. We'll run into it eventually. Don't worry." Za'Afiel said pumped for the battles that's sure to take place that day.

They started off toward the gondolas over at the bridge. Talking of who amongst them would win it all.

After the six were gone, and at the bridge a new user appeared at the chaos gate. He a first glance looked like Kite, but the difference was he wore a powder blue instead of orangey red. He stared around a Mac Anu before heading to the bridge himself, but as he walked by he had a brief moment.

" What happened to Orca? Here we go again…"


"At the Colossus"

"What do you mean the singles tournament is full?" Ask an angry Za'afiel.

"Sorry for the inconvenience." Was the reply of the NPC. "But the doubles are still open."

"…Fine…" Makatiel replied to the NPC.

Za'Afiel looked over to Makatiel with a puzzled look. "Are you sure?"

"…Positive…" Makatiel replied as he turn his back to Za'Afiel

"I still don't get why we couldn't just entered the singles tournament." InuAcosta was thinking out loud. He really didn't care who heard him. " So who's pairing with who?"

Iofiel thought it over and had come to a solution. "I know!" She said aloud. "We'll call for it. First call first serve!"

As soon as Iofiel said that Dante was the first to call out. "I got Za'Afie!"

Iofiel quickly a shot off her mouth. "That's no FARE! I want Za'Afie in my team!"

Za'Afiel on the other hand smirked. "Sure why not."

"But Za'Afie!" Iofiel said puffing out her cheeks.

"Hey you're the one who said 'first call, first serve', right?" Za'Afiel added.

"Yeah you said that Iofiel." Azriel added. "Besides-its only a game."

Iofiel began to hate them all. "Fine! Be that way." She crossed her arms staff in hand, turned around and pouted. "Hmmm…"

"Well then its me and you Makatiel." InuAcosta said casually.

"Hold it! What are you doing?" Azriel shouted al of a sudden.

"I'm choosing a partner. What does it look like." InuAcosta replied sarcastically.

Azriel took a few steps closer and said to InuAcosta in private. "What are you doing leaving me with the loud mouth? Why I have to deal with her."

InuAcosta nodded. "Because I can't stand her either." InuAcosta then proceeded to walk toward the Colossus entrance. With Makatiel following behind him.

Azriel slowly turned to the still angry Iofiel. "Well…Its not all that bad."


"In the stands of the Colossus"

Moonstone sat is a seat patiently awaiting the start of the doubles event, when Sora sat down next to him.

"Oh? Could it be? Moonstone? What brings you here? Hmmm?" Sora said relaxing.

"Waiting…" Moonstone replied solemnly.

"DO you wanna play a little game?" Sora ask Moonstone.

"What kind of…game?" Moonstone replied sounding somewhat interested.

"Its more of a bet really. We bet against each other, but first we choose a pair. Sounds good?" Sora then nudged Moonstones arm.

"Sure…" Moonstone relied shifting in his seat.

"Oh goodie. Here how we do things: First the amount. Say 500,000 GP?" Sora added to Moonstone's last remark Moonstone nodded. "Next the teams. I know who my moneys on to win. It's that Dante girl and her partner - whatever. I like her. She has spunk."

"I choose…the Twin Blade Saga…" Moonstone said nodding.


"At the Tournament floor"

In Each of the Root town the Master of Ceremonies Lios Spoke before a pact crowd.

"Ladies and Gentlemen. I Lios wish to have your attention. This is a special chapter in the history in "The World", and I'd like to thank you all for playing. We gather here to day to bare witness a great a fortunate group of users. For the winners in each division will receive two prizes. First a twelve months free in "The World". The other is there chose of a rare and mysterious item. Now on with the show!"

"Round1 of Block A is as followed."

"First is Team1 vs. Team 6"

Block A

Team1: Dante, Za'Afiel

Team3:InuAcosta, Makatiel

Team4:Beuwolf, Dartz

Team5: Jack, Joker

Team6: King, Queen

Team7:Alex, Alexzandra

Team 10: Kaiser, Caesar

Team13: Shadori, Razor

Next chapter: Opening Fight Jitters