Warriors Of Steel

After the events of what happened yesterday both of them went to work at the Inn and they noticed that they forgot to tell them about the markings on their palms and so Josh asked some of the workers but all of them were clueless about the markings and they even asked Mama Mia but even she didn't know!

After work they set out to a market to buy some armor, they were told that the black robes had a special effect of magic resistance but the needed armor that can protect them from offensive attacks and good defensive stats but all of the armor they saw were heavy and light none of them suited them but some pieces of armor like Leather gauntlets, poleyns and body armor

They bought Leather gauntlets, Iron Poleyns and light body armor; both of them went back to their camp and explored the mine a little deeper with their firearms but as soon as they were wandering deeper they found skeletons and clothes from the late 1930's up to the 1950's, they found an old American uniform and a helmet from the second world war but no weapons were in sight, Josh took the uniform from the ground and as soon as they were going a little deeper they found an old M1928 Thompson (Tommy Gun) with 4 drum magazines, Josh picked the weapon up and the Magazines too and they wondered "Who killed these guys?"

And suddenly growling's could be heard from every direction, both of them kept their eyes peeled for any sudden movements and to fire at will and suddenly a wave of giant killer ants charged towards them,

They opened fire until the last magazine was empty but there was something unexpected, the last killer ant didn't die it took some damage but in fact its whole body was still intact! Its skin that were torn apart reattached! Josh and Luke wanted to run away but they were so shaken they couldn't even move but Josh had a backup weapon, He took out his Mosin Nagant rifle and shot the Killer ant from its head and it pierced through its back and the killer ant disappeared

They ran back out and sat down, taking heavy breaths and Luke asked "What heck was that thing?!" and Josh replied "It's one of those dungeon monster things…" but Luke asked again "But this one was different! It regenerated! Ants don't regenerate!" Josh replied again "We let our guard down, and we won't do it again" both of them stood up and refilled they're magazines and went back to the Inn and when they entered the Inn it was lively! But as soon as they were smiling their smiles turned upside down when they saw Mama Mia with her hands crossed staring at them with a deathly look

Shivers came down their spine and Josh nervously said ("G-Good Morning!") and Luke whispered while staring at him "Josh…you just did a big No, No" as Mama Mia pinched their ears and dragged them into the kitchen while the others laughed at them, even the Co-Workers!

They were dragged to the kitchen and Mama Mia released their ears and interrogated them with her arms crossed ("Where were you this time….?") and Luke answered ("W-We were in the dungeon...") and Mama Mia replied with a disappointed voice ("How many times do I have to tell you? No dungeons during work time!") Both of them nodded and went back to work

After that time passed and the Inn closed and Josh and Luke took off their uniforms and wore their normal clothes but as soon as they were about to exit the door they were stopped by Mama Mia ("Hey, where do you think you're going?") Fear stroke through their hearts and both of them turned around and looked at Mama Mia with fright and Josh replied ("Were going Home! It's already night time r-right?") And she replied ("No, from now on you are staying here like the rest of us!") she chuckled a bit and continued ("I've already picked your rooms!") but Luke replied ("then can we at least bring our luggage")

Mama Mia nodded but if they were tricking her they would sure face a punishment

They went back to their camp and packed their bags and ammunition and extinguished the campfire, As soon as they nearly reached the Inn the markings on their palm started to glow brighter every step they took Luke looked at Josh but Josh shrugged

They entered the Inn with their bags while Mama Mia stared at them and asked ("Why were you so late?") both of them shivered in fear and Josh replied ("C-Clothes?") Mama Mia sighed and took them to their rooms and left them alone but she warned them ("Wake up early or?") she cracks her fist and both of them replied ("Y-Yes! Mama Mia!") As she closed the door and walked away

Josh landed on his bed and so did Luke, leaving their luggage packed and they fell asleep, they dreamt of a two blank individuals, one was fighting with great agility, speed and jumping (or gliding) while the other one fought with super strength and speed

The sun came up and Mama Mia saw the boys were already up and started sweeping the floors and so, she asked ("Would you two help buy some meat and vegetables?") both of them nodded, she gave them the money and they went to the market and saw the items that they needed

Josh bought the meat and Luke bought the Vegetables and the both went back to the Inn, they reached the Inn in time and left the meat and vegetables in the kitchen and went upstairs to change into their green maid outfits

Later on they started working and while Josh was taking orders he saw Bell and he asked ("Bell? What are you doing here?") Bell was shocked to see Josh dressed in that and he stood up and pointed at him ("J-Josh-San? W-why are you dressed like that?!") And Josh replied ("Well it's my working uniform, what? You like it?") As he made a pose and Bell replied ("Well if you're here then where's Luke? Don't tell me…") and Josh happily replied ("In the kitchen")

Bell followed Josh to the kitchen and when he saw Luke washing the dishes he gasped and had his mouth wide open and asked Luke ("Luke-San! W-Why are you wearing that?!") And Luke replied ("W-wait Bell! It's not what you think!") And they both started questioning each other until Mama Mia came in and asked ("What's going on here?!)" and Bell replied ("Oh, Josh-san was showing me hi- NO WAIT, why are they wearing those uniforms?!")

Mama Mia explained it to Bell and Bell's mind was drifting into space for a short while and Luke asked Bell to go back to his table and wait for his order,

Soon it turned dark and Luke asked Mama Mia to at least give them a day off to explore the dungeon with Bell, Mama Mia sighed and gave him permission, Luke cheered quietly and walked to his room and told Josh that Mama Mia gave them permission to go to the dungeon, both of them cheered quietly and went to sleep

They woke up early in the morning and packed their ammo but before they ventured out to the dungeon they saw Sylph with a U.S marine uniform back from the Second World War all cleaned up, Luke asked

("Hey Sylph, why do you have those?")

And she replied ("Josh-San asked me to wash and fix these green clothes!")

Sylph handed them over to Josh and Josh thanked her and went to his room to change

Luke waited for three minutes and Josh finally came down but with a look of a real historic figure of a U.S. marine!

Josh and Luke set off to the dungeon and got many good kills with their melee weapons but there were fewer monsters than usual, they ventured down a little deeper and heard familiar grunts and something else that sent chills down their spine!

They sheathed their Melee weapons and armed themselves with their main weapons; they followed the echoes until they found a small group of people and on the other hand they saw Bell fighting a Minotaur, they shouted

"BELL!" as they ran up and stopped in front of the group and aimed their weapons at it but then the same Wolf guy asked them

("Hey both of you stay ba- wait aren't you two those teens who pointed your "weapons" at me?") he chuckled a little

He was cut off by the Elf girl behind him with Lily, they noticed the blood that flowed out from her forehead

Both of them rushed to her and Luke asked the Elf

('Is she going to be okay?!) He asked

And she replied ("I already healed her wound, she should be okay.)

Luke sighed in relief and told Josh "She's gonna be okay, Thank God"

Bell kept on dodging and attacking the Minotaur countless of times, While the others watched him Josh and Luke had a strong feeling that they should join the fight

"Aim your weapon at the Minotaur" Josh commanded and Luke replied "What?" and Josh replied again "We'll shoot once it shows an opening, we can't shoot now or else we'll hit Bell" and Luke replied 'Roger that" and popped open the cap and cocked it, while Josh took out his Thompson and switched the "Safe" to "Fire"

Both of them aimed at the Minotaur while Bell strived to find a way to attack it, The Minotaur raised its sword and bought it down with mighty force and Bell blocked it with a dagger but it shattered into pieces but Bell didn't give up and he jumped and stabbed the Minotaur with his main weapon pinning it down and he twisted the dagger and took it out of its arm and hopped a few steps back, the Minotaur stood up and used its left arm to smash Bell

But Bell switched the Dagger from the right arm to the left and dashed behind it and wielded the big sword that the Minotaur used and sliced the Minotaur, the blood of the Minotaur spat on Bell's forehead but Bell kept attacking

"Hold!" Josh shouted

The Minotaur got on the ground all fours and charged at Bell and Bell counter charged, Luke nearly pulled the trigger but Josh again shouted "HOLD!"

Bell swung the sword to the Minotaur's horn and the sword shattered, The Minotaur tried to impale Bell but Bell dodged it's every move and when the Minotaur stood up Bell stabbed its abdomen and chanted "Firebolt!" and flames went inside the Minotaur's body and some of it escaped from the wounds, It tried to grab Bell but at that moment Josh shouted

"OPEN FIRE!" both of them pulled the trigger and the bullets came out and stroke the Minotaur preventing it to grab Bell

"Maintain your fire! Shoot in Burst! We can't let any stray bullets hit Bell!" Luke shouted

Bell chanted "Firebolt!" 2 more times and thus the Minotaur exploded and disappeared but the explosion gave out a little smoke and once the smoke cleared all of them saw Bell passed out on his feet,

Josh and Luke ran up to Bell and so did others and Luke asked the Elf ("what's wrong with him?")

And she replied "Mind Zero" Josh and Luke didn't understand what "Mind Zero" means but both of them knew what she was about to do

Both of them stood back and Josh took his helmet off and sighed "That was a hell of a fight" and Luke replied "Yeah It was…Well so much for keeping our guns a secret" Josh chuckled and saw the Elf finished her work on Bell and said "C'mon let's get Bell back at the Inn" Luke nodded and both of them approached Bell, Luke carried Bell on his back while Josh protected them from any incoming attacks

While on their journey back a flat chested girl asked Josh "So, what are those kind of weapons you have? I've never seen any of them before!" Josh looked at her and nodded, she went back to her sister witch has bigger umm…''Melons" and she said ("They don't speak our language?") and both of them shrugged

After a long walk they finally exit the dungeon Josh and Luke waved goodbye but Josh went closer to the flat chested girl and said "I'm sorry for back then, It's that I don't speak Japanese but here" He handed her a lighter, she didn't know what it was and Josh flicked the cap and ignited a small flame, The girl was amazed and took it from his hands and Josh asked in her language ("What is your name?) And she relied ("Wait, you can speak our language all along?!") Josh replied ("Well a little") and she sighed and replied ("Tiona, My name is Tiona, well see you later!) her sister called her and she followed their group

Josh went back to Luke and said "And that's how you talk to women" and Luke replied "You really are a stubborn bastard you know that?" Josh chuckled and Luke continued "Well, let's get back Bell's heavier than I thought" and both of them went back to the inn with relief but what awaits them in the next chapter?

(Sorry for the LATE update guys I promise I will update this story even faster!)

Next Chapter: Memories.