A/N
Okay! I'm back!
Uhm… ah… Oh, right!
I went back and updated Chapters 1-4, giving them the newer Section Breaks, as well as adding the 'Bold' and 'Italic' that it lacked.
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Second is that if this chapter may seems to have drawn out parts (long), well that's because there are some, I wanted to end at a specific point, and that's what I did, sorry.
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Third is that the thing you all voted on will be at the end before the A/N, it's labeled 'Extra'.
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Enjoy!
4,797 Words in total.
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Bell was in the midst of hugging his goddess.
Hestia spoke worriedly. "You better be careful down there, I mean it!"
Rightfully so, as today was the first time Bell and his party would venture into the middle floors.
They slowly separated. "I promise." Bell spoke softly.
Hestia sighed, glancing once more at his outfit.
"It's definitely not inconspicuous, but your adviser says it'll help, right?"
Bell nodded. "Eina refused to clear me without it, so I'd say so."
Hestia was hesitant, but knew that he would leave sooner or later, better not to stall.
She couldn't help herself, hugging him again. "Be safe down there, come back, no matter what."
Bell smiled, repeating himself. "I will, I promise."
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Bell moved swiftly through the crowded street, unconsciously having adapted to morning rushes of Orario. As he made his way through the streets, he could feel the excitement growing in him..
Bell eventually came to a stop, now in front of the Hostess of Fertility.
Looking up the short staircase, he found Ryuu waiting patiently in the door.
"Bell." She nodded.
"Ryuu." He nodded.
Bell made his way up the steps, now level with Ryuu.
They stood for several moments.
"It's dangerous." She spoke nervously.
"I know." Bell responded with a soft smile.
They stood for another moment, before Ryuu reluctantly extended her hands, placing the boxed lunch in his.
"I'm expecting that back tonight." Ryuu spoke sternly.
"You will." Bell responded.
A few silent moments passed, before a booming voice came from inside.
"Kid!" Mia called for him.
Bell turned, looking expectantly to her who was behind the counter.
"You still owe me another night's work, don't forget that." Mia did her best, though she was never the sentimental type.
They shared a smile.
Bell said his goodbyes to the both of them, before turning, walking back down the stairs.
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Mia spoke. "The kid's strong, he can handle himself down there."
Ryuu stood in the doorway, still watching the street where he disappeared.
"I know."
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Bell had just made it through the guild doors, seeing Eina front and center.
"Eina!" Bell called.
She looked up from her work, smiling when she noticed him, though worry creeped into her eyes.
Bell arrived at the counter.
"Todays the day then?" Eina asked, seeing him wearing his salamander wool.
Bell nodded. "Lili and Welf should be arriving at the entrance soon."
Eina's worries only grew. "Are you sure about this Bell?"
"I am." Bell reassured, though it did little for her.
"Come and see me the moment you get back, alright?" She asked.
Bell chuckled. "I seem to be making that promise a lot today!"
"All the more reason to." Eina paused. "Be careful, please."
"I will be."
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From the top of Babel, Freya watched.
She was uncomfortable with the current situation, wanting to also wish him a safe journey like all the others.
'Perhaps I should've asked him to come see me before leaving.'
Freya was lost in her thoughts as a quick shot of movement brought her back to reality.
Bell waved as he looked up at Babel.
It took her a moment to understand the action, before she suddenly turned into a giggling mess, happy her precious 'child' was acknowledging her on such an occasion.
Before she knew it. The trio found each other, and began their way down to the First Floor.
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She became more and more worried with every passing moment.
"Horn." Freya called.
A second later, the door opened, a grey haired woman entering. "Yes, goddess?"
"They have left for the middle floors…" Freya bouncing her foot nervously.
"I am aware goddess." Horn replied.
"Shall we find something to distract ourselves with?" Freya asked, turning to meet her eyes.
She nodded.
Horn was also nervous, having originally been very upset with, and bordering on hating the boy. She had lately been experiencing the same desire to see him safe, regardless of her opinion on him.
Horn had begun to understand and come to terms with Freya's… Maternal (?) love for him.
Freya stood. "Do you have any ideas?"
"Perhaps a congratulatory cake for his return?" She proposed.
"That sounds perfect!"
The two women made haste to the kitchen, neither of which could cook or bake.
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They had made the trek down twelve floors.
Bell looked down the stairway to Floor Thirteen. He couldn't help but be excited, it was uncharted territory for them, and looking over the Lili and Welf, they were in the same boat.
Bell recollected some of the times he'd felt this way recently.
The moments after killing the Minutaur.
The first time he had used Firebolt.
The first time he had fought with a Falna.
He turned his head once more to Lili and Welf, smiling, but equally fearful of what was to come.
Bell turned back to the inky blackness which lay below.
"Let's go!"
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Bell ran, hoping and praying to whatever god he could, that the onslaught would end.
Lili and Welf were overwhelmed, fighting off wave after wave. They held their own together, but gradually lost ground.
Bell did his best to make up for their lowering stamina, but it wasn't enough.
"We need to retreat!" Lili called out, both agreed silently.
Bell quickly scanned the walls, or what he could see through the constant flow of Almiraj and Hellhounds.
"The opening behind, go!" He screamed.
They turned and ran, Bell slashing at one more Almiraj before going himself.
The light crystals were not glowing as they should, so they ran with nothing but hope in the pitch black.
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They were able to put distance between themselves and the monsters, eventually finding time and light enough to stop.
Lili panted. "M-Master B-ell, I don't think we can- can keep up with this."
Welf was the same way. "I- I agree with- her."
Bell processed their words, albeit slower from lack of breath.
Bell slammed his fist into the wall, the only thing on his mind being the pass parade they had just barely escaped.
"How do we get out of here?" Bell asked, not recognizing this tunnel compared to all the others.
"I- I don't think we can." Lili spoke, trying her hardest to calm her heart.
"What?!" Welf called out, equally shocked and scared as Bell.
"The only way- is back through there." Lili lifted her arm, pointing back through the way they came.
They all stood, realizing their situation.
"What are our options?" Bell asked, trying to give a sense of calmness that he struggled to maintain.
"We- Look out!"
Bell turned sharply, catching a Hellhound as they fell to the ground.
He struggled with the monster, as a second hound charged Welf.
He cut it down, just as Bell put a foot on its torso, forcing it up and away.
Welf took his chance, swinging for the airborne dog.
The beast dead, Bell scrambled to his knees. "We need to move now-" Bell stopped, then looked up.
He had been the only one to catch the sound of cracking stone, the others followed his eyes, now hearing the same.
The ceiling collapsed.
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Bell was the first to catch up with their situation.
He looked around frantically as his vision faded in and out until settling.
"Lili?! Welf?!" He called, seeing movement just after.
Lili began to pull herself out of the rubble, most of the debris deflected by her bag.
Bell craned his head, looking for Welf. He found him to the side, awake, but lost in the pain of his leg under a large piece of debris.
Bell forced himself up, quickly getting himself to Welf.
Bell Lifted with all his might, slowly shifting then sliding the rock away.
When it was gone, Bell could see the leg, it wasn't shattered, thank the gods, but it curved unnaturally. Welf wouldn't be leaving under his own weight.
He leaned around Welf, trying to see any blood, of which there was a small amount, but nothing life threatening.
Lili called out. "M-Master Bell?!"
"Over here!" He called back. She found him, then made her way shakenly over.
"What do we do?!" She asked in a panic, now seeing his leg.
He turned to Lili. "Can you walk?"
She nodded. "Yes, I think."
"Okay, we'll need a splint."
Lili pulled her bag off, rummaging until a set of solid wood strips were produced, along with some twine.
Bell made quick work of Welf as Lili put herself back together.
"Lili, how far do you think we've fallen?" Bell asked.
Lili and Welf shot glances at him. Welf having found himself again.
"What?" Lili asked.
"The floor collapsed as well, I don't know what floor we're on."
Lili's eyes bulged in fear. "I-I don't know, uh." She looked around, assessing the indeed different surroundings. "Th-The fourteenth I think."
Bell nodded. "Alright, we need to find a way up as soon as possible." Bell began pulling Welf up, as a sudden, overwhelming pressure sent him back down.
A heat overtook his back, until reaching the top of his salamander wool, where it burned like no other.
Bell's mind raced as in the corner of his eye, he saw Lili's hand shoot up towards the floor just above. Without thinking, Bell turned back, raising his hand.
"Firebolt!"
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Bell Helped Welf walk, leaning on his shoulder while he limply carried the splinted leg behind. In a rare moment of silence, they were actually able to take in their surroundings.
The walls shone with a purple hue, speckled with the occasional green gem, unlike the mostly green thirteenth floor.
As they walked, Bell could feel Welf's will to go on faltering.
Bell felt Welf turn to him. "If you say it, I'll kick you leg." Bell spoke bluntly.
Earning a chuckle from the ever sobering man. "I know, but, if it needs to happen-"
Bell kicked the wood that made his splint. "Aeh- Hey?!" Welf shrieked.
"Ssshhh!" Lili hissed out.
Bell was about to call out to Lili, until he saw the wall which lay ahead.
Bell stopped "Dead end."
Lili jogged up next to them, having been a pace behind. "No-no... What do we do…?!"
Bell stared at the wall. "Is- is there any other way…"
A flash crossed Lili's eyes, realising a tiny, seemingly inconsequential piece of information.
"...Floor Eighteen…"
Bell turned to her. "What?"
Lili spoke up. "Floor Eighteen. If we can get down there, the safe zone encompasses the whole floor. We would be able to survive, find a party to follow on the way up."
Bell contemplated this.
"It's up to you, the party's captain, Bell." Welf said, drawing his attention.
Lili stepped up, staring straight into his eyes. "We have two options, master Bell."
Bell took a moment, then responded with a sad smile.
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At the top of the dungeon, a group of purple and red clad adventurers were finally making it to the surface.
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Bell dragged himself up, setting his eyes on the final objective, just a few hundred meters away.
He had thrown himself and his unconscious party down the final drop, sending them straight into the final obstacle, Floor Seventeen.
Bell felt shooting pains all throughout his body, fighting for every moment of consciousness.
He lowered himself to one knee, dropping to it in the final moment.
He lifted Lili, then Welf into his arms. They had long since ditched Lili's bag.
Bell had been forced to resort to his Utility skills, lest they fall before the goal. He had been trying to keep them secret, though that wasn't a luxury he was willing to withhold in the present.
At various times, he had provided water and healing to both of them, though it couldn't fix Welf's leg, it provided enough relief to let him cast 'Will-o-Wisp'.
That's not even mentioning the time's he'd been forced to secretly heal himself, wanting to preserve the idea that they'd get to safety.
He felt his vision falter, as he stumbled, clinging to the two in his arms, refusing to let them go.
He took his first step.
'Crack-ow'
Bell turned slowly to the violent noise, seeing the 'Great Wall of Lamentation'. Just as he did, a crack instantly crossed from top to bottom.
Bell looked back to the exit, their way out.
He started running, fueled only by his will to protect and keep them safe. His mussels burned, as though coated in hellfire.
...200 meters...
Bell didn't look, only feeling the vibrations as sections of wall hit the ground.
...125 meters...
Bell's heart began to pound, draining out sounds as the Goliath became visible.
... 75 meters...
He huffed in air, desperate to reach the exit in time. A new vibration came, but he was too afraid to look.
...15 meters…
Bell heard a horrific scraping noise as he collapsed onto the downward slope. A concerning amount of ruble followed them as they slid.
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They came to a halt.
Bell was fading in and out.
He felt his body giving up, the light was too bright for him to see.
He heard movement.
Bell used every ounce of will power left in him, that being all which was left.
"-Bell-?!" Came a voice filled with concern.
He raised his hand.
"Fi-"
He couldn't complete the words as he blacked out.
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Hestia was very nervous as the elevator made its way up. She pulled on the cloak's collar, as it rubbed on her neck in a less than favorable way.
The platform suddenly stopped, Hestia was now confronted by a cat person. The spear wielder looked her down, before motioning to enter.
Hestia hesitated, but opened the door, before slowly stepping in.
Oddly enough, upon the door closing, Hestia couldn't find Freya anywhere in the dark room.
That was until a clattering was heard through one open door, of which light protruded. Hestia made her way over, peering in, only to find Freya wearing an apron, covered in flour.
"I thought it said forty cups though…" Freya spoke, somewhat put down.
"Well what does it actually say then?" Another woman leaned over her shoulder to see the recipe.
Hestia watched in astonishment as the woman who always gave her the willies, actively, and poorly, tried to get flour into a bowl.
"...It says four…" The grey haired woman spoke for the embarrassed goddess. She turned by chance, noticing Hestia in the doorway. "Wa?! Wh-Who are you?!" She shouted, holding up a wooden mixing spoon for defense.
Hestia flinched back, raising her hands. "I'm goddess Hestia!" she quickly shouted, Freya now turning to look.
While the grey haired woman lowered her 'weapon', Freya acknowledged her.
"Ah, yes! Hestia, we need help!"
"Ah, wh-"
"We've been trying to bake a cake all day but keep messing up, can you help us?!" Freya asked, for the first time sounding desperate in front of another of the gods.
"We have other... DID YOU SAY FORTY?!" Hestia shrieked.
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Back in the main room of the Babel suit.
"What seems to be the problem Hestia dear?" Freya asked, sipping her tea.
Hestia fidgeted. "Bell hasn't come back from the dungeon yet."
Freya flinched, but smoothed out her motions, seemingly forced from Hestia's perspective. "Do you know if he's alright?"
Hestia again fidgeted. "We don't know, but we do know he was paraded…"
Her tea cup's handle shattered, the cup falling and doing the same.
Hestia looked up, freezing at the sight of Freya's eyes. "Who?"
"I- can't-" Hestia saw anger in Freya's eye. "It would be best from Bell, no?"
Freya contemplated, deciding to drop this for now.
"You need an escort then?" Freya asked.
Hestia nodded.
"Horn." she called.
"Yes goddess?" The grey haired woman appeared as though out of thin air.
"Escort them down into the dungeon."
"Of course." She responded, turning instantly for another room.
Hestia was enamored by the girl.
"You'll have her, refer to her as Horn. Do you understand?" Freya asked.
Hestia nodded.
"She'll be down soon."
Freya motioned for her to leave, Hestia did as instructed, fearful at how angry she'd gotten at Bell's situation.
Before stopping. Hestia turned around, daring to ask one more favor.
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After Hestia left, Horn arrived back in the main room, now fitted for combat. She wore her normal black and grey attire, but also with a plate of armor over her chest and upper stomach, a smaller plate close beneath to cover her lower stomach. This went along with metal arm guards, and a set of hip/thigh guards.
"Goddess, if I may. Why not Allen if he's just outside?"
Freya turned to her. "They may not realize it… But I'm fully aware of their resentment for Bell. You are the only person I trust other than Ottar, to not kill him down there."
Horns was confused. "Then why not send the captain?"
Freya sighed. "Because he's already looking for him."
Her eyes widened. "Oh, I wasn't aware of that, my apologies." Horn bowed.
"Please don't apologize, you did nothing wrong." Freya sighed again.
Horn hesitated, but straightened herself. "I will not fail you."
"I trust you to not." She quickly gained a new seriousness. "The moment you can safely do so, I want to see him, understood?"
She nodded, knowing full well the fear that lingered inside her.
"I'll be leaving, goddess."
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"Be safe."
Horn's eyes widened in surprise, never having heard this from her before.
"...Thank you..."
Horn turned for the door.
'Perhaps these changes aren't so bad…'
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When Horn got to the bottom of the elevator, she was surprised by the number of people present.
All together, they numbered seven strong, eight with her.
"Who is this Hestia?" A blond haired god spoke.
"That would be Horn, she's coming with us." Hestia spoke, quickly turning and nodding to her.
Horn nodded back, though she couldn't help but notice a certain elf among those gathered.
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Horn stayed in the back vanguard, if you could call it that.
The party consisted of Asfi, Ryuu and Horn. They were only occasionally relieved by those in the Takemikazuchi Familia, who made up three of the others.
She couldn't help but notice immediately upon entering, that there were not one, but two gods among them, that being Hestia and Hermes.
Horn had to admit, she didn't like the courier god very much.
'Does he ever stop talking.'
"And then I said! - Haha- Catch ya later alligator!" Hermes busted a gut laughing at his own joke.
Nobody else laughed.
Asfi silently apologized while her god's eyes were shut.
Horn paid no mind to any of them, keeping her pace up.
They had successfully made it to Floor Twelve with little to no effort, though they all knew progress would slow past here.
They looked down the stairs to Floor Thirteen.
'He must have stood her only a few hours ago.' Horn thought, before taking the first step down.
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The Takemikazuchi Familia watched in astonishment, as the three adventurers before them waded through endless hordes of monsters, mostly Hellhounds and Almiraj.
Ryuu cut down a set of Hellhounds as they lunged at her. Asfi dodged one hound, simply moving on as Horn removed its head mid jump.
Horn carried her normal weapon, not that anyone in this party had seen it before.
She carried the blade 'Sisu', a more traditional sword that was, in appearance, completely black. The hilt was long enough for her hand to fit comfortably, but no more, the blade extending five times the hilts length.
The fighting soon calmed.
Horn turned. "Is this where you last saw them?" Speaking with an edge to her words.
Mikoto answered. "Yes, they were in this room, we entered through there." She pointed to one of the corridors.
Horn looked at the three possible exits.
The one ahead would have been blocked by the Pass Parade.
The one behind was the way to the exit, so no.
That left one.
Horn started moving without a word, everyone smart enough to see her thoughts.
They continued with their normal formation, eventually finding a small hole in the ground, roughly as wide as Asfi's dagger.
The three Level Fours found this exceedingly alarming, and before the other two could ask, Asfi produced a candlestick from her cloak.
They all shared a look, before lighting it, and dropping it down.
It continued falling through the black void below, falling out of sight. They all stood.
"What was that?" Hestia called out.
Ryuu answered. "A hole going down to floor fourteen, the ground probably caved in, sucking them down with it."
The group collectively were taken aback by this.
Ouka spoke up. "The dungeon can do that?!"
Ryuu nodded. "We need to find the stairs down, it's already closed up too much."
Ryuu turned, joining the other two as they headed down the dark hall.
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They eventually made it to the Fifteenth Floor and were all getting more worried.
Blood.
Blood was how they tracked them, a trail weaved its way through various areas of the Fourteenth, only to suddenly disappear.
The Level Fours were the only ones to know what happened, explaining that they jumped further down into the dungeon.
Their new objective became Floor Eighteen, it was the only reason they could find to go down.
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As they crossed the stone wasteland, they continued following the ever present blood trail.
They kept finding magic stones, an alarming amount in fact. What's more, they just kept getting bigger, while the quantity remained the same.
Horn and Ryuu were progressively getting more and more anxious, something Asfi found concerning, but nothing worth disturbing their quick pace over.
'They should calm when we find him… right?'
For a moment, they were convinced they'd made a wrong turn, finding themselves against a wall. It took them a few moments of thought to see that it wasn't a wall, but ceiling.
"Hestia?" Ryuu called, the small goddess looking at her. "Did Bell do this?"
Hestia looked to the pile of ruble, as best she could in the dark of the dungeon.
"Maybe, he's said 'Firebolt' has been getting stronger lately."
The others' eyes widened.
Hermes spoke. "Bell has magic?"
Hestia turned, not liking the creepy feeling he gave off. "Yes, he got it a few weeks ago, why?"
Hermes only responded with a smirk, further creeping Hestia out.
Ryuu climbed the mound, finding an opening at the top. "It continues further ahead."
The others were forced to climb as well.
'Judging by the state of damage here, I'd say this was significantly later than the cave-in, they must be slowing down.' Horn thought as she climbed the ruble.
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As they walked, Hestia couldn't help herself.
"Hermes." She called.
The blond turned his head to her, walking just ahead.
"Why are you so interested in helping Bell?"
The others, though wishing for silence as they entered the Sixteenth Floor, were also curious.
"Hm? Is it so wrong to help a friend in their time of need?" Hermes responded.
"No, it's not." Hestia spoke. "Though I don't recall us ever being friends."
Herms faked a painful expression. "I'm hurt by your words Hestia, how could you?!"
She deadpanned. "Cut it out, tell me now or we'll leave you here."
Hermes continued his act. "Ah? You'd leave me and Asfi here to-"
"Just you." Asfi spoke from the front.
Hermes was actually hurt by this, but knew he'd been pushing it already.
"Tell me. Now." Hestia threatened.
Hermes recalled his back up plan. "I was sent to check up on him by his relatives, they're quite concerned."
"Don't lie to me." Hestia spoke in a low, but aggressive voice.
"What do you mean, dear Hestia?"
"I know that Bell wouldn't be asked after by someone outside the wall, Hermes." Hestia anger becoming more evident.
"How could you be so sure?" Hermes asked.
"Trust me I'm sure." Hestia maintained a stern face..
He was getting agitated.
"Fine, if you must know." The party focused on him, now insatiably curious as to his answer.
"I believe Bell Cranel has the potential to change this dark world, to save it from what's to come."
"Keep looking." Hestia responded instantly.
Hermes, like everyone else, was taken aback by her quick response.
"Don't you want him to be a great and renowned adventurer Hestia?!" Hermes asked, honestly confused.
"Bell isn't the type to be the hero, he's the one who observes from the side. If he wanted to, I'm sure he could be a hero, but he doesn't want to be."
Hermes wasn't satisfied by the answer. "Then why come to Orario, a place where fame and fortune await all?" He made a wide motion with his arms.
"He came for a similar reason to us gods. Entertainment."
"So he doesn't care for power and fame?" Hermes only got more interested.
"No, or not exactly. The only desire he has is to protect his family, and nothing will divert him from that path."
"And if fate says otherwise." Hermes proposed.
Hestia spoke confidently. "He's familiar with that fickle concept, Bell has the experience necessary to get around it."
A moment passed. "Not even the gods can escape fate Hestia." Hermes spoke solemnly.
Silence reigned as they marched on.
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They ran as fast as they could, Asfi was using her 'Talaria' magic item to float herself through the air, distracting the Monster Rex.
It wasn't long until they reached the exit, the Hestia and the Takemikazuchi Familia falling over the steep slope, sliding out of sight.
Horn, Ryuu and Hermes stood in wait, watching for when Asfi disengaged the beast.
When she did, Horn kicked Hermes square in the chest, forcing him to go before them.
As Asfi closed in, the Goliath followed. Ryuu and Horn, through their gloves, joined hands waiting for Asfi.
They would all go at once to ensure no one was left behind.
As she reached them, Asfi grabbed Horn's outstretched hand. At the same time, Ryuu jumped over the edge, dragging the others along with her.
They tumbled over and over, until eventually coming to a stop on the grassy Eighteenth Floor.
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When they reoriented, they saw before them, a bandaged, bruised, but alive Bell standing before them in the dark glow of the Under Resort.
Though, to the surprise of everyone that knew him beforehand.
Bell Cranel seemed to now have much longer ears.
…Elf ears…
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EXTRA
It seems that most of you voted for Freya in the last chapter.
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Freya sat on her throne, overlooking all of Orario.
A smile on her face, as she was distracted from her present worries.
On her lap, a cat was purring along as she rubbed him.
She beamed at the vibrations resonating through her hand and lap.
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Over the course of the following days, Trjegul would meet several people from the Freya Familia.
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The first was Allen.
The cat person did not get along well with him. Trje hissed repeatedly until warming up enough to only slightly tolerate him.
Allen had been left alone with the cat for most of the day, while Freya went off to be Syr at the Hostess.
Allen would never confess to the goings on that evening, however, it is rumored that he spent most of the following days in self enforced isolation.
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Second was Hogni.
He was by no means a brave soul, that was well known in the Freya Familia.
It was a normal day, Freya was once again off at the Hostess, and poor poor Hogni was tasked with feeding Trje.
By the time he had returned to Folkvangr, the executives were already making plans to search for him. Believing him to be kidnapped by an unknown force.
Later that night, Allan and him shared a drink in the main food hall, both sitting in silence with far off looks in their eyes.
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The third was Ottar.
He had just arrived from Floor Eighteen after Horn informed him that the mission was complete.
He found the Babel suit empty, except for one creature, that being Trje.
Ottar had no way of knowing what type of… Thing lay in wait for him, as he stared down at the cat sitting neatly in the center of the room.
From that day forward, no member of the Familia dared go near the cat. The only exception was when Freya was holding him.
After all, their captain, Ottar, was bed ridden for the first time since reaching Level Seven.
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Some time later in the not so distant future.
Horn was casually walking the halls of Folkvangr.
She felt somewhat odd, not having seen anyone for hours.
Though she didn't mind, as she smiled down to Trje, who was happily purring in her arms.
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Though she would never know why, from that day on, Horn was given the nickname 'Demon-Whisperer' by the rest of the Freya Familia.
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- Fun Facts! -
This is a new addition I wanted to add.
As mentioned in the previous chapter, I have a lot of lore for this story, so I want to share some of the stuff that won't find a place in future chapters.
There will be 1-3 fun facts at the end of each chapter from now on.
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1. Bell has been married and divorced, that being to Albert after a night drinking a year before Ais' birth.
2. Bell has a fear of windmills.
3. When Zeus first met Bell, he thought Bell was a woman.
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A/N
Thank you all for reading, I hope you all enjoyed it!
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Yeah, I know, that probably wasn't what you all expected from the vote, but I thought it was funny.
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I thought you guys might like hearing about all the things Bell's done before Orario, so the fun facts should help with that.
Also, when this story is all said and done, I have been thinking about doing a prequel for Albert, Aria and Bell's adventures in the past, but I'm not sure.
Maybe it'll just be food for thought. IDK.
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One thing of minor importance.
I don't recall ever hearing about how they got past the Goliath, so I made up a way, sorry if it seems… weird.
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From this point on, events are going to be taking slightly longer.
We are now at the point where fun stuff starts to happen.
What parts are those you might ask, that's for me to know, and you to find out!
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I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Have an awesome rest of your week!