A/N: So I'm releasing this chapter a lot earlier than I planned too. I worked on it basically as soon as I published the first chapter. The reason for this is that my birthday is this week and I kinda wanted to take this week off and get some planning for future stories done. If you want more info on those that will be at the end. Anyways enjoy this chapter.
A cold sweat started on Bell as he read the note. Attached was a map of the 18th floor with an "X" indicating the meeting spot. Bell was furious.
With no hesitation in his step, Bell quietly opened his window as not to alert his friends and quickly made his way to the dungeon.
Only one thought ran through his mind. 'Please be alright Eina. Just hold on a little longer.'
Bell frantically ran through each floor of the dungeon. In theory it would be almost impossible for a level 3 adventurer to reach the 18th floor with no back up. However, Bell was driven by pure anger and determination. Every monster that walked in his path was slaughtered. He left behind a trail of destruction as he made his way down each floor.
Finally, Bell came to the 18th floor. It was peaceful when compared to the rest of the dungeon. Bell didn't stop to admire its beauty though. He kept on running to the meeting spot that was marked on his map. The place where he would find Eina.
Bell came to an opening in a forest and saw the same man he saw the other day attacking that adventurer. He was surrounded by three other men each wielding different weapons. Two of the men were using short swords, while the other was using a heavy axe.
"Ah, so you finally made it runt. Took ya long enough." The man with the mask called out.
"BELL!" Eina cried at the sight of the boy.
"Ms. Eina!" Bell yelled back looking over at her. "Who are you? What is this all about? Why did you take Ms. Eina?" Bell was spouting question after question.
"Well runt people around here call me The Ripper and you know well what this is about. Just a few days ago you stopped me from conducting business. Now I think it's time I get my pay." The man in the mask called out answering Bell's questions. "Now, get him boy's!" Upon that request the three henchmen charged towards Bell with weapons ready and a thirst for blood.
One of the men with the short sword came in with a diagnal swing which Bell easily jumped over. While doing so Bell kicked the man right in the face sending him flying back.
'Judging by their strength these guys have to be at least a level 2.' Bell thought as a kick like that would have not sent a higher level flying like that.
The man with the axe came in with a vertical overhead strike, but with the hestia knife Bell was able to stop the man's strike. Sparks flew as the metal of the knife and the axe connected. The axe men lost his footing and slipped back leaving himself open. Bell took this chance and punched him right in the stomach. There was an audibal crack as the mans ribs shattered.
Now one man was unconsious and the other was writhing on the ground in agony.
'Just two left.' Bell said, trying to finish this fight as quickly as possible.
The second swords man lunged behind Bell. He did a quick side step and jabbed the handle of the hestia knife in the back of his head leaving him unconsious as well.
"Good job there runt." The Ripper said congradulating Bell for his first victory. While doing so he walked towards Eina and picked her up by her hair lifting her off the ground.
"LET HER DOWN NOW!" Bell demanded.
In an effort to taunt Bell, The Ripper took his great sword and put it up to Eina's neck. Her face turned white and tears started to run down her face. She was frozen in fear. Only being able to mutter out one word. "Bell."
"Now, what should I do with this beauty. I bet her blood would look beautiful." The Ripper said still taunting Bell.
Bell thought to use firebolt on him but he could easily put Eina in the way as a shield. The only option Bell was could also put him at a disadvantage if he didn't play it right. He was facing a level 5 and he had Eina in his hands so Bell was desperate to try anything.
With incredible speed Bell kicked up some dirt launching it towards Eina and her captor. Bell quickly covered his eyes as he rushed into the dust cloud and grabbed Eina then he threw her behind him. Bell then took the hestia knife and tried to strike down The Ripper, but he recovered his sight fast and blocked Bell's blow with his great sword.
"So this is what the runt is possible of. I guess I underestimated you."
Bell was trying to keep him pinned but he was just too strong and with a sweep knocked Bell off the ground, and with a punch sent him into the ground.
"I think I'll keep you alive a little longer. I got some friends who might be interested in you." The Ripper said with a maniacal laugh as he walked off leaving Bell and Eina.
Bell regained his strength and got up. He walked towards Eina and cut off her restraints. Instantly, she turned towards him and jumped into his arm crying.
"It's okay now. It's done." Bell said, trying to calm her down. It hurt him seeing her like this.
After a moment Eina finally started to calm down. She was silent but after what had just happened who could blame her.
"Come on, let's head back." Bell said with a reassuring smile.
Bell then took Eina in a princess carry and made his way swiftly back to the surface avoiding monsters.
When they were safely out of the dungeon, Eina clinged to Bell and spoke. "Please Bell. Please don't leave me alone." She quietly whispered to him as she started to sob into his chest.
"Don't worry I won't leave you." Bell took her hand and led her back to Hearth manor. They had to climb through the window to get in as who knew if anyone was still awake.
Bell took off his armor and his hestia knife and set it in a corner.
"Eina, do you need something to change into?" Bell asked with a blush on his face since they were in the dungeon and he didn't know if she was comfortable in those dirty and dusty clothes.
"Yes please. Anything is fine." She replied clearly still shaken up about what happened.
Bell then handed her a black shirt of his and a robe since none of his pants would probably fit her. Bell then checked the hallway making sure it was clear so Eina could have some space to change.
"It's okay. You can come back now." Eina called.
When Bell walked back into his room he saw Eina laying on the far left side of the bed facing the window. Bell climbed into the right side and faced the wall.
After a few moments of silence, Bell felt some rustling from Eina's side and then a soft sensation touched his back. He instantly turned red. Eina had moved over to Bell and once again broke down into tears.
"Bell, I'm sorry. If only I was an adventurer then none of this would happen. You got hurt just for my safety."
Bell turned over to face the crying half elf. "Don't worry Ms. Eina. I'm fine I was worried about you but I'm just glad you're safe now." Bell then wrapped his arms around her comforting her.
"Thank you Bell. You're my hero."
At that statement Bell blushed as she returned his embrace, and they both fell asleep in eachothers arms.
Somewhere in Orario
"My goddess Calibur has returned." A man wearing a cloak announced
"Good send him in and get the rest of them." An angelic voice said.
Calibur walked into a dimly lit throne room, a perfect room for the norse goddess of the underworld. Sitting on the throne his goddess, Hel. She was both as beautiful as an angel and as deadly as a demon. The right side of her face looked like a pure maiden with golden hair and an emerald green eye. The other half was pale with red war paint covering it, her hair was black as night and her eye was pure white almost as if she was blind. In reality she could be considered one of the most beautiful goddesses. She was the living symbol of heaven and hell.
Calibur is one of the leading members of Hel's familia and a part of her elite group. He is the image of strength in her familia. Calibur bowed in the presence of his goddess.
"So Calibur, why did you disobey orders?" The goddess of death commanded as she sat atop her throne.
"My goddess, I just needed to show that runt what he was messing with. And we are an assassination familia so why not spread some blood for fun?" He answered honestly to his goddess.
"You fool. Do you not know what you are doing. You are playing with fire. We have been careful this far. I care little of that one adventurer you tried to kill, my only disappointment is that you didn't kill him. But as for that child, Bell Cranel, you need to be more careful. Not to mention that bitch Freya has her eyes on him and I don't want to deal with her wrath, not yet anyways. Besides I want to see him bleed by my hands." She said laughing at her final statement.
It was at this point the rest of the elites entered the room. Two human males, an amazon female, and an elven female. As they entered one of them spoke. "Calibur what did you do now?"
"I didn't do anything just what I usually do. Is that a crime?"
Now all the elites had gathered.
Hel began to speak once again. "Now I would like to remind you all of what you are a part of after this one's slip up. You five make up the thing that people fear. You five are 'The Ripper.' Now don't let a mistake like letting your prey escape you again."
"Yes my goddess. We are all and we are one. We live to serve you." They all replied in unison.
Calibur, a level 5 adventurer who wields a great sword, known as "Avalon." Like the rest of the members he wears a cloak and a mask while out on missions. He has short jet black hair and a muscular build.
Ainz, a level 5 adventurer who uses a scythe laced with poison, known as "Angel." He has black hair similar to Calibur but is less muscular. Out of all the members he is considered one of the two to be the closest to an actual assassin.
Alice, an amazon who wields a lance, known as "Crimson Queen" because like Calibur she loves bloodshed. She has tanned skin and long red hair.
Leina, a level 3 and the newest member of the elites and an elf who has deadly accuracy with a bow. This earned her the name "Blood Eagle." She is the youngest of the group and so everyone else feels that they need to protect her. She has green hair and her eyes are a matching shade. She would be the second of the group to be considered an actual assassin.
Finally, Noir, a level 6 adventurer and the leader. He wields two twin daggers that can be imbued with fire and ice magic. His title, "Overlord." He is the most well rounded out of the group. He's not too tall and not too short, not too muscular and not too skinny. Perfect for blending into a crowd.
They all share the name "The Ripper" as it is a name given to them by their goddess. It is rare for them to use their official titles given to them by the other gods.
These five will strike fear yet stay in the shadows.
A/N: Well there we go. To be honest if the fight seemed a little wierd I don't blame you. I kinda just did what felt natural since I couldn't think of anything. Also, if there are some misspellings I am sorry about that on my program I thought I was pressing change but I was pressing ignore but I think I got most of them. Now on to the bigger topic, future stories. So I do have at least 3 stories planned for the future.
Riveria x Bell - The storyboard is complete I just have to work out some plot points.
Ryu x Bell - Most of it is planned out I just need to figure out an ending for it.
Danmachi x Fate/Stay Night - This is an idea me and one of my friends had which would follow something like the stay night characters getting transported to the Danmachi universe and then joining different familia's while trying to find a way back. Like the Ryu x Bell story most of it is already planned out.
And thats all for now. I'll see you guys in the next chapter.
