AN: Okay, heres chap 4. Chapter 5 will be up soon. . . and there will be FlynnxSodia action.
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Disclaimer: No matter how many times i wish, i dont own ToV nor the characters in it. Just this story.
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The team was nearing the forest of Keiv Moc.
Estelle was walking happily next to Yuri while Rita was behind them. Repede was following Rita like a good dog. Raven was obviously following Judith, drooling while doing so and Karol was far behind them..still as pale as ever. He went into emo-drive.
After a few more minutes, they arrived in the Forest of Keiv Moc. Rita sighed then closed her book "Finally, we're here!"
"Yeah. Feels good to be back." Raven said.
"Right! This is where we first saw Raven in action?" Estelle inquired
"Yup." Yuri replied
Karol just sighed and stared at the forest floor. "Karol, are you alright? You've been quiet lately." Judith said
Karol just mumbled in reply.
Ignoring Karol, Yuri faced Rita, the reason why they were there. "Anyways, Rita. Why'd you want us to go here?"
"I have to re-check that Aer Krene before Witcher does." Rita said then started walking ahead.
"Alright, Alright. Lets go guys." Yuri said and followed Rita.
"Okay!" a hyped Estelle said then catched up with Yuri.
Raven, Judith and Repede all followed them. Karol was left behind, but no one noticed
Something was bothering Karol..he didn't know what..but something was just bothering. It definately wasn't his recent "dumping" incident..It didn't hit him until he heard a scream from the distance.
He knew that scream. He knoew it very well. "..is that..Nan?!" He said to himself. A mixture of worry and fear rushed through him.
He heard the scream again, and he confirmed it was indeed Nan he heard. Not even stopping to think for a moment, he immediately ran to the direction of the voice.
"Nan..?! Nan where are you?!" Karol called. He walked and walked till finally, he saw Nan.
"Nan! Are you---" Karol saw an exhausted Nan being attacked by a big monster, this raged him.
"NAN!" He screamed then ran towards the monster, swinging his Axe with all his might.
Karol stood infront of Nan, protecting her.
"Karol..." Nan whispered.
"It's alright Nan! I've got this!" He said then attacked the beast.
Karol was swiped away by one of the things attacks. He was knocked down to the ground, leaving the injured Nan vulnerable.
Nan braced herself for another assault from the monster...
"NAN!!" Karol screamed then got up quickly. He charged after the monster but tripped on a twig.
"UAGH!" Karol fell on the ground, his bag flying up and landing infront of the monster. The unsuspecting monster tripped on Karol's bag and sadly hit Nan while it fell.
"NAN!!" Karol screamed for the nth time. He got up then charged after the monster. He attacked several times before the monster died.
Right after his final swing, Karol rushed to Nan and held her in his arms. "Nan! Are you okay???Why are you alone?? Wheres the Chief??" he said with a worried look on his face.
Nan could barely speak, she was injured badly. "Karol.....you..idiot.." Nan managed to say before finally losing consciousness..
"Nan?? NAN!" Karol panicked. He checked his bag for some gels or a life bottle, but the monster squished them all. Rustling could be heard from the side as Yuri emerged from the bushes.
"THERE HE IS!" Yuri said before rushing to Karol. Estelle, Rita, Judith, Raven and Repede followed.
"Hey kid! is that.....Nan?!" Raven said then kneeled down to examine her. "..she doesn't look so good."
"Well of course not, you old doof!" Rita said then hit Raven in the head
"Let me heal her!" Estelle offered, kneeling down infront of Nan, who fainted on Karol's lap.
Estelle began casting a First Aid on Nan. Karol looked so worried, he couldn't even let go of Nan.
"Jeez kid, what did you guys do? She's knocked out!" Raven said then chuckled.
"Now's not the time for jokes, Old man." Yuri said then looked at Karol.
"I've healed most of her injuries, but she still needs to rest!" Estelle said, indicating that she needs to be moved to a proper location.
"..Guess we'll have to bring her to a town. Heliord's not that far, let's get there as soon as possible"Yuri said as he separated Nan from Karol and picked up Nan bridal style.
"Judith, could you run ahead and tell Ba'ul we'll be needing him?"
"Sure" Judith said then quickly dashed away.
"What happened, Karol?" Estelle asked
"There was a big monster, and then---"Karol started, but was interrupted by Yuri.
"Lets save the talk for later, guys. We have to go." Yuri said then carried Nan to the entrance.
The rest followed Yuri.
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They reached Heliord in no time, thanks to Ba'ul. Nan was immediately brought to the Inn.
Yuri put her down on the bed then everyone sat down. Karol was by Nan's side, holding her hand.
"Will she be alright..?" Karol asked, still worried.
"Let's just wait till she wakes up. Estelle said she just needed rest" Yuri said then stood up and walked towards the door.
"Where are you going, Yuri?" Estelle asked then stood up as well.
"Just going to Flynn." He replied
"Flynn's here?"
"Yeah. I saw him near the headquarters. I'll just go pay him a visit." he said then opened the door. "You stay here, Estelle. The little girl needs you" he said then walked out, closing the door behind him.
Estelle just remained silent then sat back down.
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Yuri headed for the headquarters and saw Flynn outside. He was talking with Sodia. Surprisingly, the applehead is no where to be seen.
Once Sodia noticed Yuri's presence, she stopped talking and looked down at the ground.
"Sodia? You okay?" Flynn asked with a worried tone.
"Maybe she's just scared of me" Yuri said then chuckled.
Flynn turned around and saw his best friend there, smiling. "Yuri...what are you doing here?"
"Long story." he said "Anyways, you busy?"
"No, not really. Why?"
"I have a favor."
Yuri told Flynn about what happened with Nan, so, he asked Flynn if he could come with Yuri and look for Clint and Tison. Of course, Flynn agreed.
"Just call me when you're ready. I'll be in the labor camp. I still have to check some stuff." Flynn said.
"Ain't there a guard there?" Yuri asked
"Yes. But you're Yuri, im sure you'll find a way."
"My friend, you know me too well" Yuri said then walked away.
"Let's go, Sodia." Flynn said then walked towards the camp.
Sodia remained silent and followed Flynn.
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Yuri went back to the inn. Preparing himself for the search.
They were all in their previous positions, except Raven fell asleep.
It was silent until the door opened and Yuri walked in.
"Yuri! you're back!" Estelle said then stood up
Raven woke up and rubbed his eyes. "Welcome back, kiddo."
"Yeah, yeah. Though I'll be leaving again soon." he said.
"Oh? Leaving so soon? How come?" Judith asked
"Have to do something with Flynn."
"And what's that? Not going to the bar, are ya?"Raven asked
"No. I'm going to look for the Hunting Blades."
Upon hearing the name of his former guild, Karol stood up then looked at Yuri.
"I'm coming too." Karol said then walked towards Yuri.
"...hmm. Sure. I think you can be of use." He said with a smirk on his face
"What?" Karol said, he was scared. Yuri was using the 'lets abuse Karol' tone.
"Hey Judith, can you pick up a dress at the shop?" Yuri asked
"Sure. What size?" she said with no hesitation
"Karol's size" He said
"Ooh! I wanna go too!" Estelle said.
"M-my size?! What are you guys gonna do??"
"You wanted to go with me, right?" yuri said
"Y-yeah but..what's the dress for?"
"You'll see."
"..soo, dress. Karols size?" Rita said then got up from the couch.
"Rita not you too!" Karol said then stepped back, afraid of what's gonna happen.
"Yup." Yuri said in reply
"Okay then." Rita walked towards the door. "Lets go Judith, Estelle. We have a dress to buy." the mage said with a smirk.
"My my, this should be interesting." Judith stood up then followed Rita
"I'm gonna get such a cute dress for him!" Estelle said, not paying attention to Karol's gender.
The three girls then walked out.
"May god have mercy on your soul, kid." Raven said then went back to sleep
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The door opened and the three girls walked in. Rita was carrying the bag which contained Karols worst nightmare
"Welcome back guys. Find anything nice?" Yuri said as he stood up from his seat and approached the girls
"Yup. And it was cheap too!" Rita said then tossed Yuri the bag.
"Wow, not bad." Yuri said then took out the pink dress. "Hey Karol, try this on for me." Yuri said then threw the dress at Karol
"W-w-w-what?!? B-but..this thing's for a girl!!" Karol said then tried to hide
"Do you want me to MAKE you wear it? Or will you do it yourself?" Rita said then cracked her knuckles
"F-f-f-fine!" Karol said then stood up and went to the bathroom.
"Now this is gonna be funny" Yuri said then sat down.
"But what do you think Nan will say when she see's him like that?" Estelle asked
"I dont know. I cant wait to find out, though." Rita said then laughed.
The door to the bathroom slowly opened. Karol stepped out in a pink dress, his hair down and a big ribbon on his head.
"Karol you look so cute!!" Estelle said, standing up then approaching karol
Rita burst into laughter "This..is too much!" She said. Her hands were covering her belly which was aching due to so much laughter.
"..nn.." Nan stirred from the noise and slowly opened her eyes. Though, the first thing she saw wasn't something you wake up to....
Nan immediately got up and rubbed her eyes, making sure she wasn't halucinating.
"Karol?!? What are you doing in a.....dress?!" Nan said, her aching body forgotten. "Wait, what am I doing here?!? Where's the Chief? Where's Master?!" she panicked.
"NAN! your awake!" Karol said then approached her and hugged her.
"This would be sweet...but..." Rita said, still laughing. "This is just plain PRICELESS!!" Rita howled in laughter.
"K-Karol what are you doing?!?" A confused Nan said.
"H-huh?" Karol said..then noticed he was hugging the girl he liked...while in a dress. How manly. "ACK!! IM SORRY!! THEY MADE ME WEAR IT!"' Karol pointed at Rita, who was still laughing her brains out.
"...Karol...I don't know you anymore." Nan said then fainted again, this time, out of sheer embarassment.
"AHH! NO!" Karol said then shook Nans body a little. "Why'd you guys even make me wear a dress?!?"
"Cause I need you to do something to this guard." Yuri said then stood up. "I think it's about time we go."
"To where?? but Nan! She woke up!" Karol said
"To the labor camp. That's where we're meeting Flynn." Yuri said then walked out. "And she fainted again, so whats the diferrence?"
"B-but! I'm in a dress!" Karol said
"Thats the point. Now lets go. If you want to find Clint and Tison, just do what I say."
"F-fine.." Karol said then followed Yuri out.
"...I think we gave Nan a heart attack" Estelle said then pointed at the yet again, unconscious girl.
"She'll make it..but I think she'll be having nightmares for a preeeetty long time." Rita said.
Raven woke up again, shocked to see he's in a room full of girls and no guys. Besides repede, of course.
"Am I in heaven?" Raven said
"Oh shut up" Rita said then threw a fireball at raven
"Oww! hot hot hot!" Raven said then fainted as well.
....poor Raven...
