Is It Wrong to try to pick up Girls in a Dungeon? The Discovered Secret (Short Story) Part 1

(This one is just one that I may or may not keep. I may not even continue it. It all depends on how it goes when I am writing it).

Characters:

Bell Cranel

Hestia

Ais Wallenstein

Lilliluka Arde

Welf Crozzo

Mikoto Yamato

Haruhime Sanjōno

Loki

Finn Deimne

Bete Loga

Riveria Ljos Alf

Gareth Landrock

Tione Hiryute

Tiona Hiryute

Lefiya Viridis

Eina Tulle

Ryu Lion

The Disclosure:

Walking a little faster then normal, Ais Wallenstein followed by Goddess Loki and Riveria. They made their way to the ORACLE. An Ancient Blind Woman that could possibly provide Ais with answers to her past. She had only vague memories of her Parents, a few dreams and of course a very devastating Nightmare. Where her Parents were killed by the One Eyed Black Dragon. Other then that, she really could not remember much more then that. So when the ORACLE had summoned her, she hoped that maybe she would learn something more about herself and her past.

Leaving Loki and Riveria outside, Ais entered and found the Old Woman sitting near the center of the darkened room. The only light shone thru the Windows. "Come in Aria. I have been waiting for you." The ORACLE said with a smile.

"It is Ais. I am Ais Wallenstein." She stated firmly and the ORACLE chuckled.

"True but also untrue. At one time you were called Aria. Now please have a seat. I have discovered something within my visions that I believe that it would be best you are seated." The Extremely Older Woman said gesturing across from her. Ais sat down and then the ORACLE told her something that made her almost faint. Standing without saying a word, she stumbled out of the Small House and outside. Where Riveria and Loki were waiting.

"Ais...What is it?" Riveria asked with concern upon seeing Ais's expression. For the young Woman looked pale and seemed to be just staring at them without blinking. "What did the ORACLE tell you?" The Elf asked and AIs exhaled softly with a deep sigh. Loki began to snap her right hand fingers in front of Ais's Eyes. With a shuddering breath.

"I...I...She told me...I have a Brother." Ais whispered out and closed her eyes. She then had flashes of memories of her Brother. Her younger Brother.

"You what?" Loki asked in shock, then slowly smiled. "Do you know where he is? Or who he is?" The Goddess asked with excitement. Fully willing to send not only Ais but a few others to locate the Brother. Ais slowly nodded.

"Yes. I know. I now remember who...I remember him." Ais slowly smiled and this caught both Riveria and Loki off guard. For they had only seen Ais smile a few times.

"That is wonderful Ais. So where is he and who is he? Do you remember his name?" Riveria asked and Ais nodded again.

"Yes. I remember his name and I know exactly where he is. I need to see him...right now." Ais straightened her shoulders and began to walk away with a definite spring in her step. Riveria and Loki quickly followed her.

"Who is it?" Loki demanded and Ais chuckled, though she had small tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Bell. Bell Carnel is my Little Brother." Ais replied and quickened her steps. She had a way to confirm it not only for herself but for him. While she walked she began to hum a lullaby that her Mother used to sing not only to her, but also to her Little Brother. One that her Mother had made just for them. Arriving at the Hestia Familia Mansion, she turned towards Loki and Riveria. "I need to see and tell him alone." She told them and then walked towards the Main Doors. Where she asked the Renart if she could speak with Bell.

Within one of the Rooms and after shutting the Door, Bell was almost a nervous wreck. He never expected that Ais would come here and as he looked at her. He noticed that she seemed to be acting nervous about something. That threw him off, he had never seen Ais act that way. She turned away from him and faced the Window. "Bell I am about to tell you something and it is going to sound impossible. So please just listen to this first." Ais inhaled and then began to whistle something that she had locked away for almost 9 years. The Lullaby that her Mother used to sing to them. She remembered the Words perfectly now and to her delight she heard Bell sing the words. He stopped and stared at her in shock.

"Where...Where did you hear that song?" Bell asked almost hyperventilating and Ais turned towards him and smiled. But she also had tears streaming down her face.

"My Mother used to sing that to me." Ais said softly and then Bell's eyes widened. He swallowed heavily.

"Wait my Mother used to sing that to me." Bell was utterly confused. Ais stepped closer and placed her hands on his shoulder, peering right into his eyes. Seeing that he also had some tears beginning to form.

"Yes she did Bell. It was a song she made up for me and for you." Ais said and felt the tears flow down her cheeks as she watched as his face paled.

"Wait. Are you telling me that..." Bell was feeling faint and she slowly nodded.

"Bell...You are my Brother. I am your Sister." Ais told him and when he closed his eyes. Memories flooded into him. He remembered that he did have an older sister. She had blonde hair and Golden Colored Eyes. Just like his Mother and her Mother. He began to wave back and forth as he realized that Ais was in fact his older sister. She pulled him into a hug and he hugged her back. They both began to cry and remained that way right up to when someone knocked on the door. It was Hestia. The Goddess had learned that Ais was with Bell alone in a Room.

At first Hestia could not believe what she was hearing. She also had a hard time believing that she had allowed Loki to come in. But her Nemesis sat over on one side, as the two Goddesses gulped shots of Alcohol while listening to Bell and Ais. The two had shared memories that they now both just remembered. Memories of when they both were young and with their Parents. "This...This will cause some issues." Loki finally said as she slugged down another shot and then Hestia poured her another. "Don't you have anything stronger pipsqueak?" Hestia glared at her.

"Yeah I do. But I am saving that until later...when I am alone and need it to cope with the fact that my Bell has an Older Sister and that Sister is her." Hestia said pointing at Ais.

"I think for the time being we keep this a secret. Right now we have siblings in two different Familias. Not a very advisable situation to be in." Riveria said as she noticed how happy Ais seemed to be. To the Elf it sort of made sense on how much Ais had supported and helped Bell. She began to wonder if perhaps Ais subconsciously needed to help him, due to the fact that he was her Brother.

"For the time being...that is a good idea. We should only tell those within our Familia's and only those that can keep it a secret." Hestia said and Loki nodded with agreement.

"So for now Ais...Bell." Loki strained to say his name. "Do not tell anyone. Me and..." She inhaled roughly and gestured over at Hestia. "Her need to discuss what is to be done about this. How we are going to deal with this whole messed up situation." Ais and Bell both nodded.

"In the meantime...I would like to talk some more with..." Ais smiled broadly. "My Brother. See what else we both remember." With that the two left and Hestia then pulled out the Stronger Booze out of the Cupboard. Pouring herself and Loki a huge glass of the Fiery Brew.

Training In More Ways then One:

Once more on top of the Wall, Ais trained Bell. They were still a little weary with each other. Not sure how to actually act. Finding out that they were related and that they were Brother and Sister. Made them both feel strange. But she noticed that Bell seemed to be having an issue being around her now. "Bell you want to tell me what is wrong?" She finally asked as he turned to look out across the city.

"Not really. I guess I have to though." Bell felt embarrassed and worst then that. He felt ashamed. "I have to...How I do I get over the fact that...I was crushing on my own Sister." Slowly and without realizing how it would make him feel. She started to chuckle. Then just as quickly stopped.

"Sorry. I did not mean to laugh." Ais said stepping next to him. Bell did not look over, for his face had grown several shades of red. She decided to be truthful. "Bell...I sort of...liked you that way too. Though now we both know why we were so...well comfortable with each other." She did not mention the fact that he for a time would run from her. She also knew that they both now had confusing feelings for each other. Yes they were Sister and Brother. But neither of them had been that for a long time. It would take some time for them both to get used to the fact that they were related.

"I would not say that." Bell said with a small smile. "So what do you suggest on how we get over this whole thing?" Ais smiled over at him.

"That is easy. Well easier for you that is. From what I observed the other day...you did not have any problems attracting other Girls to you." Ais watched as her Brother blushed. Though he decided to play that he was clueless on what she meant.

"What do you mean?" Bell asked and Ais chuckled again.

"When I was ordered to keep an eye on you. I watched as four different Women...Fawn over you. At the time I thought perhaps you might be a Womanizer." Ais said and Bell blushed even more.

"It was not what you think. They all...well all except Miss Aina came to help me and she came because she wanted to yell at me." Bell clarified nervously, then noticed his Sister's expression and realized that she was teasing him. Which made him feel better.

"See Bell in time I think we both will get used to us being Sister and Brother." Ais told him and he had to agree with that. Though he knew it would take some time for him not to have the hots for someone that he now knew was his Sister. Adjourning from Training him, they decided to go to the Hostess of Prosperity to have Dinner. Where they could basically hide in a corner and eat.

Syr Flover was not happy. Oh she knew that Bell had a thing for Ais Wallenstein and thought that if she continued with her plan to win him through his stomach. Then she could win his heart away from Ais. But seeing them sitting together on what she believe was a date. She could not help but be upset. "I am not blessing their relationship." She declared and Ryu overheard her.

"Maybe it is not what it seems. I would not say that they are...they have not held hands once and they are only sitting next to each other." Ryu said pointing at the two in the dimly lit corner. "They do not appear to be on...a Date." She added and Syr looked over at them.

"No it does not. Does it. So I wonder what...I need to find out." With that Syr walked over to the table. She subtly glared at Ais and then at Bell who seemed to shift uncomfortably from her gaze.

"Hello Miss Syr...Uhm this is not what it looks like." Bell quickly said and looked over at Ais.

"Well what it looks like...is that you two are...on a date." Syr said glaring at them both. Though still she could tell that it did not seem that way. She knew if they were then she would have to report this to Goddess Freya.

"I think we can tell her. She won't say anything and I trust her and Miss Ryu completely." Bell said to Ais and she nodded. Trusting his judgement. Bell gestured for Ryu to come over. Once there, he nervously and anxiously looked about to make sure no one could overhear them. "Uhm...you see...we just learned that...Ais is...We are actually related. She is my Sister." He told them and the two looked from him over at Ais who smiled.

"It is true. He is my Brother." Ais said, then rechecked to make sure that no one overheard them.

"We would appreciate it that you do not tell anyone yet. Our Goddesses need time to figure out this whole...thing." Bell added and both swore not to tell anyone.

0000-Two Weeks Later

"Ais can I ask you something?" Tiona Hiryute inquired from Ais's open Bedroom door. The latter was about to leave to spend another few hours with her Brother. They had gotten used to the fact that they were Brother and Sister. But still she wanted to spend as much time with him as possible. Finding it extremely nice to have an actual Brother to talk to.

"I was about to leave. But okay." Ais said and Tiona smiled.

"I think it is wonderful that you and Mister Argonaut are...well he is your Brother." Tiona could relate to having a real family member around. She had her Sister.

"Thank you Tiona. Was that it?" Ais asked as she picked up her Sword getting ready to leave. Then noticed how nervous and anxious Tiona was.

"No. Uhm...I was wondering...would it be alright if...I asked...him out on a date?" Tiona asked and Ais could not help but smile.

"I believe it would be fine. Just don't do anything...he is my Brother and I would hate to have to hurt you." Ais watched as Tiona stared at her in shock. "I am kidding Tiona. Actually I think you might be the only one from our Familia that I would not mind being with my Brother." She told her and Tiona smiled.

"Could you ask him for me?" Tiona asked and Ais looked at her strangely. "I would but I just cannot...please Ais." She pleaded and Ais exhaled softly. Then nodded. Wondering how she was going to ask Bell to go out with Tiona. She thought perhaps she could just persuade him to. Highlighting on the fact that sure Tiona did not have much in the Breast department. But she was cute and that should count more then having large breasts. Walking towards the Hestia Familia, continued to ponder on how she could persuade him. She knew from other talks, he had not really gone on a date with a Girl before. She knew he had gone with Hestia on a so called date, but after hearing the details. She deduced that it was not a real date. Not like what he would have with Tiona.

"I just hope Tiona behaves herself." Ais whispered as she entered the Hestia Mansion Grounds. She found Bell out back Practicing and Training. After they spared for a bit, she told him about Tiona and about how Tiona wanted to go out with him on a Date. He was of course resistant, but after another Sparing Session. He agreed.

First Date with an Amazon:

Outside the Loki Familia, Bell stood at the Main Gate. One of the Guards had gone in to tell Tiona that he was here. He actually hoped that she would stand him up. Though he doubted she would. Not from what Ais had told him. What worried him was the warning from his Sister about him not doing anything sorted. Like he would do that. Right now he was so nervous, he felt like he was about to throw up. He admitted to Ais that yes he thought Tiona was cute. He also admitted that he had no idea what to do on a date. Ais had no idea either. So they went to someone that might have the answers. Welf Crozzo. Who made only vague suggestions. Due to he had not really gone on a lot of dates himself. So Bell was facing an unknown situation that he had no idea what to do. He had a general idea what they could do on their date. But that idea escaped him when he saw Tiona walking towards him. She was not wearing her usual garb. Instead she was wearing a bluish colored skirt that hung just above her knees with a matching sleeveless blouse with yellow tulips. Along with light brown knee high boots. Her hair which usually was tied, was loose on her shoulders. All in all she looked incredible and extremely cute. He stared at her in awe as she neared him. He could tell that the two Guards were also staring at her. She smiled as she neared him. "Hello Mister Arg...Whoops...Bell." She said and it took him a few moments to find his voice.

"Hi." Bell blurted out and she stepped right up in front of him. He could not take his eyes off her. He had not even noticed that his Sister was right behind her.

"I take it Br...Bell that you do not mind Tiona all dressed up." Ais said almost making a blunder. The two had gotten used to referring to each other as siblings. But they still needed to keep it a secret. The Goddesses were trying to come up with a way that it could be known and not effect either Familia's. So far they were unable to come up with anything.

"Not at all." Bell finally noticing that it was Ais with Tiona as he continued to stare at her. She looked completely different then any other time he had seen her before.

"Riveria thought that I should...look more Girly." Tiona said as she fluffed up her Skirt. "Do I look alright?" She asked feeling a little off wearing something like she was. Bell nodded vigorously.

"Yes...You look really nice." Bell replied and Ais chuckled. Which threw the two Guards off. Ais placed her left hand on Tiona's shoulder and then her right on Bell's.

"Okay enough of you two just standing here. Off with you and have a good time." Ais said softly to them, too softly for the Guards to overhear her. She watched as the two walked away and she was decided to follow them. Mainly to make sure that Tiona behaved herself with her Brother. At the Restaurant, she found a nice secluded place where she could keep a distinct eye on them. Then she noticed that she was not the only one that had decided to watch them. Noticing that Hestia and Lilliluka Arde had also come to make sure that nothing happened. Now sitting with the other two, they all watched the date carefully.

"You know this is all your fault, Wasserhuzit. Setting up my Bell with...her." Hestia grumbled glaring menacingly across at Bell and Tiona. Who were a good twenty meters away at a table, having Dinner.

"I do not see anything wrong with my Brother going out with someone that is almost like a Sister to me." Ais countered and felt a little ashamed that she had come to spy on them.

"Well there is that they are from different Familias. Also I do not trust her. She is way to..aggressive. What did Goddess Loki say about this?" Lilli asked scowling a lot. Ais shrugged.

"She had no problem with it. Actually she is hoping that this might be an incentive for him to convert to the Loki Familia." Ais had learned that the two Goddesses were considering that as an option. Either have her convert to the Hestia Familia or Bell to the Loki. But neither was willing to give up either one of them. Deciding to let her or Bell decide if they wanted to go that route. So far neither wanted to do that.

"I still do not like it. Hey what is she doing?" Hestia growled in frustration as she pointed at the two. All three watched as Tiona reached over with a napkin to wipe something off Bell's face. With the date over an hour later. The three observers followed from a distance as Bell and Tiona as he walked her back home. "If they...if Bell tries to give her a good night kiss or she tries to kiss him. I will not let that happen." The Goddess declared and Lilli nodded with agreement. Ais though about it for a second and also agreed. In her mind it was way too soon for them to do that. Thankfully at most Tiona hugged him turning him into a complete mess. With the date over, they parted ways as well. Later Ais would question both Tiona and then Bell about the date. Wanting to know how it went.

Rumors:

Walking into the Guild, Bell with his Party all noticed when everyone within looked directly at him. Those there all became silent when he had entered and he suspected that his Date with Tiona had been seen. Nearing the Reception desk he could not help but overhear some of the Whispers. There were some about him going out with Tiona and others about how much time he was spending with Ais. Rumors were whispered all through the room. "I suspected this would happen." Lilli said softly. Frowning visibly as they stepped up to the Desk. Aina Tull was giving mostly him a weird look. Bell suspected that she too had heard the Rumors. He could also tell that she was more then curious about what she had heard.

"Master Bell...Perhaps it would be wise...if you do not say anything." Mikoto advised and Bell nodded with agreement. If he told Aina then she might be duty bound to tell the Manager if she was questioned later. So after requesting to go down into the Dungeon, they quickly departed and heard more whispers from those there as they departed.

At her own Familia, Ais had also heard about the Rumors running amok throughout the City. She sat now in one of the Rooms with Loki, Finn Deimne, Riveria Ljos Alf, Gareth Landrock, Lefiya Viridis, Tione and Tiona Hiryuke. They had not told Bete Loga yet, so he was not there for the meeting to discuss what should be done. "My Thumb is twitching over this. The Rumors seem to be escalating about you and you." Finn said pointing first at Ais and then over at Tiona.

"We could just let them continue. In time they would diminish if we do not acknowledge them." Riveria suggested and Loki shook her head.

"I have talked it over with...Hestia. Perhaps it is time that we divulged why Ais is spending so much time with Bell. Why I have allowed Tiona to go out with Bell." Loki said and Ais was not sure if she wanted it known that Bell was her Brother. Fearing that it might cause him undo problems.

"That is one option. But still there is the problem with them being in different Familias and the fact that neither is willing to convert to one or the other." Gareth said and Finn then smiled.

"There is a solution to this whole situation. I have done some research and found that it is feasible for us to combine Familias." Finn said and Loki started to cough loudly. "It has been done before...when a God or Goddess marries another God or Goddess. They combine their Familias into one." Loki shook her head negatively.

"I am not Marrying Hestia. I can barely tolerate her." Loki declared sternly and a few of those there chuckled. Finn shook his head.

"That is not what I am suggesting. At most all it would be is that you and Hestia have decided to become Partners. Then after we could disclose why. That Ais and Bell are Sister and Brother. That should provide a perfect solution to this whole problem." Finn explained. "You and Hestia would have to come to some type of dictated terms...but I believe it would work."

"I do not like it. But if it is the only way out of this...then...I will have to...I hate this idea." Loki stood and went to grab a bottle from the Stand. Fully wanting to get completely drunk before she even thought about discussing it with Hestia.

Continued:

Divulging that Ais Wallenstein alias the Sword Princess had a Brother and that it was Bell Carnel alias the Little Rookie. Spread across the city like wildfire. What seemed almost irrelevant to the populace was that the Hestia and Loki familias were combining. It was like no one really cared that much, which did not go over well with either Goddesses. They had expected at least to have some type of interest from everyone. But at most it was like secondary news. As if no one really cared. Just about everyone was talking about that the Sword Princess had a long lost Brother.

"I guess we worried about nothing." Hestia said as she sat on the Couch, flinging the News Release that had been distributed throughout the City. There at the bottom was the announcement about the Combined Familias. All the rest was about Ais and Bell. The rest of her Familia were sitting and waiting as well. All except Bell who was anxiously pacing back and forth. Today was the day that Ais, Tiona and Tione were moving into the Mansion. All part of the agreement that Hestia and Loki had made.

"Take it easy Bell. I am sure they will be here soon." Welf said as he watched Bell walk back and forth over the same path the younger man had walked over several times before. He could understand why Bell was anxious. Here his Sister was about to move in along with his possible love interest. Welf was a little surprised that Hestia was going to allow Tiona Hiryute to move in. Especially since Bell and the Amazon Girl were seeing each other. Or rather started to see each other. Actually he suspected that he was not the only one that was surprised that Hestia was allowing Tiona to move in.

"Maybe I should have gone there and helped them carry their things." Bell said glancing out the Window again. Then he saw three of them and visibly relaxed and then headed for the door. Opening it for them.

"Sorry it took so long. We had a hard time getting past Loki." Tiona said as they came in. Ais smiled at Bell as he smiled back.

"It is about time you got here. Bell there has been passing the floor for the past two hours." Hestia said as she welcomed the three live in Loki Familia members. The agreement was that the three would live within the Hestia Familia, but still be part of their own Familia. At most they were just boarders and once in awhile they would go with Bell and the others on Quests. Though that all determined on if their own Familia was not doing a Quest.

"I was a little anxious. I was thinking that Loki might have changed her mind." Bell admitted as he blushed slightly. Ais shook her head.

"That Bell was not going to happen. I told her regardless I want to be closer to my Brother. We have years to catch up on." Ais said grabbing her Brother for a quick hug. Then turned towards Hestia. "Uhm Goddess Hestia...As his Sister...I recommend that you have Tiona put in the furthest room from Bell's as possible." Everyone chuckled except Bell and Tiona.

"That does sound like a good idea. We don't need either one of them doing anything, do we?" Hestia smiled over at Ais approvingly. With that she found her own Room, which happened to be right next to Bell's.

(This May or May Not be continued in a different Chapter. Having something else I want to try.)

The End or Is It?