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Location: Town Of Lafthora
Time: 9:45 P.M.
Our Setting is Now a Small snowy Town during the night. It was a rather peaceful town, but the most Busy people are the Hunters that went in and out of Lafthora Woods. Lafthora is one of the Woodlands where Hunters can hunt for Meat to sell to the Market, Such as Vension, Rabbit, Wolf Pelts, Deer Pelts, You name it.
But That Doesn't mean Lafthora doesn't have its fair share of Dangers.
Not only is Lafthora famous for its Animal Hunts, But for its Dangers of Bandits, Possible Monsters, and Now a Rumored High Level Werewolf on the loose. Though, Usually the Bandits are the Most Common.
Neptune and Noire rode into the town of Lafthora after paying the fine. Guards are put up to make sure Bandits don't raid the town, though there is a Small fine to get in the town. Lafthora has a history of Bandit raids, and The Capital Nation of Planeptune got sick of the raids, and Ordered Guards to go and Protect it.
Anyway, Neptune and Noire Rode near at the Local Inn for The Hunters. Hunters are recommended to stay at this inn for It's Fine Ale and For Warm Bed and Food. But, Also due to the fact that the Night is Extremely Dangerous, Especially in the North.
Neptune Parked Roach at The Inn Stables and Tied him to the Rail. He got off Roach and pet him, Pulling out an Apple and giving it to him. Neptune then helped Noire down, Lending her his shoulder to lean on.
"Is This place an Inn?" Noire asked.
"Yeah, It's too dangerous to travel on the road at night, so we have to stay here. Plus, You have to get healed up." Neptune said as he Beas about to open the door, but stopped.
"Also, If anyone offers to simply buy you a drink of ale, Don't refuse. It's taken as Insult here, So just don't refuse a drink." Neptune said as he opened the door.
~~~Sammy's Fancy Plays~~~
(Gaelic Storm)
When he did, Both Noire and Neptune saw the Inn Bar to the right packed with People. Hunters of all kind were singing and drinking their worries away with Ale. To the left, A Inn caretaker was at the wooden counter writing something down.
She had Raven Black hair tied into a braid, A Regular Green Dress, and black shoes.
Neptune Approached the counter with Noire. The caretaker immediately took notice and looked up.
"Hello, Welcome to Lafthora Inn. My name is Samantha, May I help you?" Samantha asked.
"I'd Like Two Rooms, One for me and one for her. And Possible Medicine?" Neptune asked as he took out a few credits. Samantha nodded and took out a Healing Pod and Two Keys.
"Here is a Healing Pod and Two Rooms. That will be 2750 Credits." Samantha said as Neptune handed her the Credits due.
"Thank You." Neptune said as he went to find a seat. He went over to a Free Table and set Noire down. He handed her the Healing Pod and he sat down across from her.
"Drink It." Neptune said. Noire drank the bottle of Medicine, and in no time at all, She was back to full health. The Pain in her ankle was gone and She felt her lost strength return.
"Thank You for that." Noire thanked.
"No Problem." Neptune said as a waiter set down some wooden mugs of Ale next to Neptune and Noire.
"Well, Cheers!" Neptune raised his mug as Noire did the same. Both hit mugs and started to drink. After a drink, Both set their mugs down.
"Oh, I forgot to ask you, What were you doing that deep in Lafthora Woods? Last time I checked, No hunter or even Adventurer would go there. And a Girl for that matter is pretty uncommon." Neptune asked. Noire set her mug on the table.
"Actually, I'm looking for someone." Noire said.
"Looking for Someone? Who?" Neptune ask, Interested.
"Yeah... Though I don't even know if the guy exists or not." Noire said.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean no one has ever seen him... But people call him real, and some call him a ghost." Noire said.
"Who is it?"
"They Call him or her the Ranger Of The North" As soon as she said that, The Music Playing stopped abruptly and Everyone turned around and stared at her in shock.
"Ranger of The North? Who's That?" Neptune asked. One of the men stood up.
"Boy, You don't know the Ranger of The North?! How long have you hunted here?! You must've heard it somewhere!" He yelled. Neptune nodded.
"No, Never Heard of Him. Is he a big deal?" Neptune asked. Then, A Man from the corner of the Room stood up and grabbed a bottle of whiskey.
"He's More than a big deal, Lad... This Man is known as the Ranger of the North, Because he knows the North inside out, The deadliest Hunter in The North. But This Man..." He began to say.
"Is a Fearsome Dog, Who feeds of Trouble and turmoil. I've heard that he looks like a man, But Fights like a Devil." He said.
"You say it as if you've seen him." Neptune said.
"I Have... Almost a Year ago... And I'll never forget during that Storm..." He said. He opened his bottle of whiskey and took a drink.
"It happened a Year ago, During one of the North's Mightest Storms... Me and my party of Hunters had our backs against the wall by a Werewolf. It was a party of five, But only I lived... When I was just about to get slashed into chunks of meat... That Man Appeared... Camouflaged by the storm that overtook us, He threw down with the Beast and made easy work of him. I've only caught a glimpse of 'em. Bending Lightning to his will, The sky's wraith wrapped around him like a Tornado, and he disappeared as quickly as he appeared. Never seen 'em again." He said.
"Get a life, ya old buzzer! No one has seen The Ranger before, and even the Rangers' Gender is a complete mystery! He's probably just some rotten Mage!" Another man shouted as he threw a piece of food at him.
"You're ALLLLL just Jealous! Because I'm- I'MMMM The one that saw 'em!" The Old Man yelled as The same guy that just yelled threw a Bottle at the old man.
"Quit Spewing Bull, Ya Old Buzzer! We all know you drink your days away here!" The Man yelled. The Old Man threw his Bottle of Whiskey at the One who yelled and it shattered against the wall.
"YA WANNA GO, LAD?!"
"RIGHT ER' RIGHT NOW!" And like that, A tavern Fight started and soon, The whole tavern started to fight. It became a Brawl of fists of Hunters. The Music restarted as The party became much more lively. People started to break furniture against each other as the Caretaker couldn't calm them down. Neptune sighed and faced Noire.
"Now see what you did?"
"I-I'm Sorry..."
"Eh, Whatever. As long as we're not pulled into this little bar fight. Gotta say, I'm surprised YOU were Te one to start a Fight instead of me." Neptune said as he took a drink of his beverage.
"What's That suppose to mean?!" Noire yelled angrily.
"Nothin'~!" Neptune sang as he drank more of his Ale. He Slamed his empty mug on the table as wiped his mouth.
"So why are you trying to find him?"
"Well, I was suggested to track him, Because my teacher thinks he's some Criminal that needs to be stopped before he causes something national." Noire said.
"Your Teacher?"
"Yes, Her Name is Kei. She taught me how to use my Gun." Noire said proudly.
"That's Cool. So is this Ranger person really that amazing?" Neptune asked. Noire nodded greatly.
"Yeah! He's supposed to be a Master of Reflex and agility. He uses Lightning as an Element Magic, and is a hunter that lives north!" Noire said.
As it right on cue, A Whiskey bottle was thrown at Neptune, But He caught it without giving it a glance. He threw it back out to the fight as another man caught it and smashed it over another guys' Head.
"How do you know all this?"
"My Teacher is somewhat of an Info Breaker, so she finds this stuff from witnesses and Evidence found at where the sighting happened. It's Like Business for her." Noire said.
"Wow... So you came to find this person and hoped what exactly?" Neptune asked, Which made Noire pause for a moment.
"To Meet the Goddess."
"The Goddess?"
"They say that, If you manage to do a Deed that The CPU has issued, You can meet her, and gain the power of a CPU yourself." Noire said. "I want to become a CPU and start a Nation, That Way, I can allow people to live happy and free lives under a Proper order. I want to change this world!" Noire said seriously. Neptune was surprised that such a Deal existed. Become a CPU if you do a Great Deed that the CPU herself issued?
"That sounds pretty fishy." Neptune said. "I don't think that it's that easy." Noire twitched.
"But, It was a nationwide announcement! There's no way the Goddess would Lie!" Noire said a bit angered
"All I'm saying is that it sounds fishy! Anyway, How long do you intend to stay up here? Because I'd hate to leave you here without knowing what you plan on doing." Neptune said, Which made Noire slightly Blush.
"W-Well... I spent about a week looking here, but I've had no luck... S-So I don't know what I'm going to do..."
"I see... If you want..." Neptune said before leaning over a bit.
"You can come back with me to my village? It's just East of Planeptune." Neptune said.
"Your... Village?"
"Yeah, It's about a 2 Day horseback ride from here. If we move in the morning, we can make it to the next town in Planeptune territory. Then we can rest there and make it to My Village." Neptune said. Noire paused for a moment before thinking about how that would turn out...
Agree to going with Neptune - traveling Alone for 2 days until the next town - going to his House - Develope Fee-
Noire Blushed at this Option furiously.
Could she speed Two Days of Travel with Only Neptune? Someone whom she had just met just a few hours ago?
"I-I'll Think about it..." Noire murmured. Neptune heard her, thinking nothing was wrong.
"Alright." And so, They continued to drink.
~~~Sammy's Fancy Ends~~~
Slowly, The Huge fight beside them began to break apart, and Soon, The entire tavern slowly started to become empty. Only Neptune and Noire were the only ones left, Except for a few unconscious men on the ground.
"Alright, I think it's time to hit the hay." Neptune said, but then the caretaker got their attention.
"Hey! How long are you kids planning to stay up? It's nearly midnight." She said.
Noire widened her eyes in shock, as sprang out of her seat like a rocket.
"MIDNIGHT?!" Noire yelled, scaring Neptune.
"W-What's the big deal...? Are you afraid of staying up late?" Neptune asked.
"U-U-Uh- YES! TERRIFIED! I'M HORRIFIED OF STAYING UP THIS LONG! S-SO I'LL BE GOING TO BED NOW, BYE!" Noire yelled as she ran up to her room with her key. Neptune sat there in surprise as he just sat there, his surprised face confused.
"What was that about...?" Neptune asked.
"Maybe she really is scared of Staying up late?" The caretaker suggested.
"Hm...(She seemed pretty scared... I should go check on her in a bit.)" Neptune thought to himself as he drank the last bit of his Drink. He Spent at least one more hour until he finally called it quits. He slightly nodded his head, thanking the Caretaker. He went upstairs and went to his own room to change out of Big winter clothes.
He Took off his jacket which revealed a Normal White shirt, And Simply took the bag his brought with him and change into normal sleeping Pants. He kept his socks on as he went over to Noire's Room, Whih was right down the hall.
*Knock* *Knock*
"Hey, Noire? You Okay?" Neptune asked quietly, Trying not to disturb other sleeping travelers
He Got no response.
Normally, Is someone doesn't answer, if safe to assume that they're sleeping. But, Neptune's Instincts tells him that something is up.
So, He knocked again, but still no answer. Finally, He opened the door. When he opened it, It was pitch dark, but the window was open. When Neptune walked towards it and looked out, he began to think.
"(Wait... Is Noire A Werewolf?! The Window is open and The Moon is Full!)" Neptune thought, The he looked at the ground and saw Noire's Clothes on the ground.
"(And She must've knew... Because she took her clothes off so they wouldn't get ruined! I better go and try to find her...)" Neptune thought.
But his thoughts were interrupted as he saw the dim light from the hallway disappear. He then heard then door close and lock. When he turned around, It was too dark to see, since his eyes weren't used to the dark.
But when his eyes gotten used to the dark, The Moonlight lit the room, showing Noire with her hair covering her eyes, and her hair nearly reaching down a bit to her knees.
"Noire? You aren't a Werewolf then-" Before Neptuen could finish, He realized Something different about Noire.
The air around her was a bit strange.
She wasn't responding in an Embarrassed manner...!
and Most of All...
She was only in Her Black Underwear.
Neptune blushed as soon as he realized this fact. He thought that since she wasn't responding, she was so angry she didn't give a response, or she was too overcome with embarrassment she couldn't hear his words.
He thought about his chances of jumping down and escaping to the lower floor, But somethings stopped him from thinking that.
That was when Noire's eyes became visible.
They were A Light Purple as she smiled.
"Nep~tune~..."