Me:...
Everyone else:... It's been like a whole freaking MONTH WDF ULTIMA *takes out weapons and prepares to use skills*
Me: QQ I'M SO SORRY! It's just that I thought my work was bad... and I don't think people were enjoying reading my stories...
Everyone else: T_T We're sorry Ultima we didn't know...
Girls: *Gives me hugs*
Guys: *Pats me on the back*
Me: ^_^ thank you for supporting me. I've decided to have another crack at it, even though my work is crappy.
Elsword: pfft it's not bad at all
Me: :D that's the first nice thing I've heard from you Elsword! I can't believe you actually said-
Elsword: IT SUCKS SO MUCH IT MAKES ME WANT TO CRY! *runs away*
Me: ._. shoulda known.
Everyone but Elsword and me: DON'T WORRY WE SHALL GET REVENGE!
Me:... but he's already made it to Sweeden
*Phone rings*
Elsword: SUCKERS!
Aisha: *facedesk* hold my hands guys I'll teleport us to Sweeden...
Chung: O_o YESSSS THAT'S WHERE THEY MAKE THE BEST CHOCOLATES! GOGOGOGO *Runs into a wall*
Everyone but Chung, Elsword, and Me: *sigh* Picks Chung and throws him in the dumpster*
Me: O_O WDF WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!?
Everyone else: Because we always do it?
Elsword over the phone: Did you guys throw Chung in the dumpster again?
Rena: Yuppers and it's FUN! =P
Me: You guys are so mean...
Chung: *pops up from dumpster* ARA I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME! Q_Q
Ara: Don't worry want me to give you a kiss?
Chung: HELL NO I WAS JOKING I WOULD RATHER LIVE IN A DUMPSTER!
Ara: *Dives in dumpster*
Everyone else: *sigh* why did we even buy a dumpster?
Aisha: it was Elsword's idea
Chung: I HATE YOU ELSWORD!
Me: O.O okay then happy reading... I hope
Chapter 3
Feelings revealed, and Mission time!
Chung's POV
A week has passed since Ara joined the Elgang. She took the room right across from me, and we see each other the most often. I can't lie, I think I was starting to like her. She was open, and talked to everyone, but we spent the most time together. I would blush, laugh, and we grew closer after each passing day. We would just talk, joke around and tease each other like we've known each other for so long. We also trained hard, trying to get stronger together. We've made a close bond after what she told me about her brother. I smiled thinking about all this sitting at my desk doing research to improve the Freitunier. I was studying, all these things I've read about before in the past.
"Whatcha reading there Chungy?" a voice behind me said. I jumped out of my seat, surprised at the sudden sound. I quickly turned around, only to find Ara smiling at me and giggling.
"Awww Ara what was that for?" I said whining. Inside though I know I actually liked Ara teasing me, I just loved seeing that beautiful smile across her face. "And seriously Ara, Chungy?"
"Yes Chungy, it fits you perfectly don't you think?" She smiled at me again.
"No it doesn't fit me perfectly," I pouted. Ara just stuck her tongue out at me, and came closer. Her shoulder brushed against my arm and I blushed. I sat back down in my seat and continued reading. She leaned over me while also reading parts of the ancient book.
"But seriously, what are you reading?" Ara asked innocent this time, out of curiosity.
"Oh this is a book that I found, and I think this is some of my father's old research. I used this research to develop explosives, that don't use fire." I pulled a grenade from my belt and showed it to her.
"See this is a grenade that doesn't use fire. Also I used the research to strengthen my Freitunier."
"Wow that's awesome. Your father is really cool." I looked down at the ground again, once again remembering that tragic day. I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up to see Ara's face very close to mine. I blushed, hoping that the shadow we created from our faces being so close would shield it.
"I'm sorry Chung I didn't mean to say that, I'm sorry."
"N-no it's fine really. No problem." I smiled at her, and Ara let out a sigh.
"Chung what am I going to do with you making me sad all the time! You're a bully Chung." Ara entered teasing mode and smirked. She flicked my forehead.
"Ow Ara that hurt." I said trying not to smile. I tried my best to fake a hurt face but she just turned around.
"Whatever you say Chung," Ara said. I knew she was smiling, she loved to tease me.
"By the way Ara, what time is it?" I asked, as I had just woken up from my peaceful sleep.
"Let's see... maybe you could turn around and look at your alarm clock behind you." She giggled as I spun around, clueless that there was a clock. It was already 7:45, I had to be at the dinner table for breakfast. "I came here to wake you up silly, but you were just reading it turns out, shame Chungy."
"Okay let's go downstairs, and please, that nickname really embarrasses me!" I blushed as she smiled.
"Let's go tell everyone else then!" She ran for the door, I could hear her footsteps on the hardwood floors in the hallway. It took me a while to figure out what was going on, and when I did, I raced after her. I could already see her going down the stairs, but I knew I could catch up to her. I jumped down flights of stairs, and when I finally caught up to her, I grabber her from behind, and picked her up, and spun her around so I could block the way to the dining room.
"No you don't Ara." I smirked as she tried to get around me, but with no success.
"Hmmmmmm, what will I ever do? Maybe this!" She suddenly jumped high above me, and when I tried to reach her, she used the wall to propel herself forward, getting ahead of me once again. I chased her down, amazed at her agility, and just natural skill. I caught up to her again, and this time, with no mercy. I started tickling her, and she started to laugh.
"No! Chung don't you dare!" I flashed a smile, and I started tickling her more. She began laughing hysterically, telling me to stop, in between of laughs. I loved her laugh, and It was funny seeing Ara giving in to this. Just then, I heard chuckles, and people laughing too, and I looked up. We made our way all the way to the dining area, and the rest of my friends were laughing, and chuckling. Ara and I quickly separated from each other, blushing.
"Ara, we told you to go wake Chung up not flirt with him!" Rena said laughing, leaning on Raven, who was also chuckling.
"Hahahaha, oh my god, that was too funny, good job Chung!" Elsword said laughing the loudest, banging his hands on the table, and choking on what he was eating.
"I knew something was going to happen between those two!" Aisha stated, as she noticed Ara and I becoming closer too.
"S-shut up it's nothing really, nothing is going on between us! I shouted, face red and trying to get a point across they wouldn't take. Even though Ara was very beautiful, I don't think I would be ready to start dating her. Besides, I don't think she even likes me back... I was about to say something else but Ara beat me to it.
"Y-yeah, there's nothing going on between me and Chungy." Immediately, she covered her mouth with her hands, and there was a silence. Everybody just started at each other, and I face palmed. Everybody but me started laughing, even Ara.
"Wow that's the funniest thing I've heard all day, Chungy? Now I know something is going on!" Elsword now had fallen out of his seat, rolling on the floor clutching his stomach.
"Elsword you idiot, it's only the beginning of the day!" Aisha said in between laughs.
"Ow it hurts I'm laughing so hard!" Raven now said, bringing in his lighted personality, surprising everyone at his sense of humor. Even Ara was laughing, and I could tell it wasn't fake. I crept away from the group, and started eating. I poured some milk in my cereal, and started eating. I had my hand on my face, and was deep in thought as I ate. Do I really like Ara that much that I could ask her out? I've only known her for a week though... I need more time, hopefully she likes me enough too... I kept eating, and and two bowls of cereal. While everyone kept laughing, and talking. As I was just about finished, everyone else just started eating. I got up to leave, my face now it's normal color, and walked out the door.
"I'm going to see if we have any missions for today! I'll be back!" I walked out the door before they even answered so they wouldn't tease me again. I took a deep breath of fresh air, and went to go see Penninsio.
Ara POV
I jumped over Chung, speeding ahead of him. I told Chung I was going to tell everyone else about the nickname I gave him, but I was just trying to get closer to him. I actually wanted him to chase me. He tried grabbing me in midair, but quickly used the wall to gain some extra height. I was on the move again, smiling to myself. This was fun. Chung is just a fun person to be around. Just then, I started laughing. I never told any of my friends yet, but I was VERY ticklish.
"Chung don't you dare!" I warned him, but I should have known, now that he knows I'm ticklish. He smiled at me. I always loved his smile. I forgot he was about to tickle me, and I let my guard down. He tickled me everywhere, and I started rolling around, and closed my eyes. Trying to escape. I was in a whole different world, I liked him tickling me too. It was just us and we were bonding. I then heard chuckling. Chung stopping tickling me, and I looked up. There stood Elsword, Aisha, Raven, and Rena laughing at Chung and I. All four of them teased us, and Eve just stood there confused, wondering why Chung tickling me to death was such a big deal.
S-shut up it's nothing really, there's nothing going on between us," his face red. I looked down at my feet, playing with my hair. It became a nervous habit after I met Chung. I think I like Chung... But he just said he didn't like me that way. I decided to play on the same side and joined in. Y-yeah there's nothing going on between me and Chungy. I covered my mouth with my hand, realizing what I just said. No I wasn't supposed to say that... Now they're going to tease us even more and Chung will be humiliated. But Chungy is such a CUTE name for him! I mean look at his hair! It has little Pikachu ears! I started laughing, and apparently everyone else did too. I glanced over at Chung, seeing him not laughing at all looking embarrassed. I wanted to feel sorry for him, but I couldn't he was cute when he was embarrassed. After we all stopped laughing and wiping the tears from our eyes, it seemed like Chung already finished his breakfast.
"I'm going to see if we have any missions for today! I'll be back!" He walked out the front door quickly shutting it behind him. After he left, we all ate our breakfast, talking about what just happened, and curious why we haven't had any missions for a while. I finished first, and walked up to my room, which now had a bed, orange paint, and some personal items I kept on a shelf to the right. I was laying on my bed, waiting for Chung to come back and give us a report, when Rena barged in, slammed the door behind her, and jumped on my bed. We bounced a little stunned, and when we finally stopped, Rena leaned closer to me and had a smile on her face.
"Ohhhhhhh Ara is falling for Chungy Seiker I see," She said knowing I did.
"N-no you're wrong I don't like him!" I started blushing and quickly turned away but it was no use.
"You're blushing! You're blushing! You don't like him you're in LOVE!
"Rena will you just shut up? come on I'm serious."
"Then why are you blushing?"
"B-because"
"B-because what?"
"Rena just shut up!" I blushed more thinking of him.
"Come on Ara just admit it. You like him. I know you do!" I started giggling a bit, and found that Rena was just your typical friend who wants to know every single thing about you. But i found myself comfortable talking to her. Even if it was about... Chung.
"Well... fine I admit I like him! But it's only been a week but I think I really like him he's just so cute with those Pikachu ears! And he's very nice and understanding." I could have just went on and on about him, and what I found out about him during the past week.
"I knew it! I knew it!" Rena started dancing around my room, flailing her arms around and jumping.
"Haha, I know right those Pikachu ears are so cute!" For a second, I felt a pang of jealousy, I thought Rena was very pretty, and Chung might like Rena. I had a decent size bust, but Rena's was HUGE. I couldn't help but feel jealous. Any girl would.
"You know I used to like him too. Back in when we we were trying to help the town of Bethma out." I then felt really jealous, until I processed that she said used to like him.
"But, I know someone else who has stolen my heart" She had a dreamy expression on her face, thinking about the person she liked.
"Who is it Aisha?" I said laughing really hard now, rolling on my bed kicking.
"Ara! Of course not I'm a girl!" She knew it was a joke and I liked that about her. She could always take a joke.
"Are you sure?" I said in between gasps for air.
"I'm sure! I swear!" She was laughing as hard as me now
"Okay but for real, I'm guessing... Raven? It's Raven! It was now her turn to blush, and she looked around suddenly finding my wall was interesting.
"Well... yes, since you told me you love Chungy Seiker." I felt bad for Chung, that everyone would tease him about it for a long time, but right now it was fun talking to Rena. She was about to say something else, when we heard the door open from outside.
"Hey guys! I'm back! And guess what? We have missions!" I heard people screaming from downstairs, and Rena and I rushed to meet them.
"Seriously we have missions?"
"No way! It's been way too long"
"Finally it was getting boring sitting around doing nothing."
I looked at Chung, and he smiled. Looks like he isn't mad about me for revealing my new nickname for him. My first mission... Time to make my friends proud!
We started to get our weapons and made preparations for the upcoming missions. Elsword and Aisha went to go get orbs, Raven and Rena went to go repair all our weapons, Eve stayed at the house trying to fix something in her systems. Chung and I went to go buy some pots.
"210 Injury (Health pots) and energy (mana) pots please!" (trying to make it sound more realistic because they don't have a health bar or mana system. XD) Chung handed the shop owner a crap load of ED. We then jogged back to the house to meet the others not wanting to waste all of our energy. Everyone was back already, and Raven and Rena quickly passed out all the weapons. Elsword, Aisha, Chung and I, passed out the items to everyone else.
"Finally, okay we're all set, what's the first mission Chung?" Elsword said on his toes, fighting the urge to run off to some random place and set it on fire.
"First mission is from Lucy. We have to gather materials from the Resiam Outskirts, and in return we will get 80,000 ED, and some free food! Chung exclaimed and my eyes widened to see 80,000 ED just for collecting some materials.
"Yeah! Let's get that 80,000 ED. Man why is Lucy such an idiot for giving 80,000 ED for just collecting materials?"
"Well maybe it's because they are for the towns people who can't take the risk of getting it themselves." Aisha stated making a valid point.
"It doesn't matter what the reason is, let's just go we're wasting time, Raven replied leaning against a sign to the marketplace.
"Okay let's do it to it, off to the Resiam Outskirts!" Elsword yelled. Everyone then jogged off to the Resiam outskirts.
It's been a while since I last been here, where I met the shadow master. Since then, the number of demons have grown. I was glad I had the rest of my friends, I don't think I would survive on my own. We crouched down scanning the area for the materials we were looking for.
"Anyone got a plan?" Chung said taking out a disfrozen and reloading his cannon.
"The materials we are trying to acquire are on the demon 'Shadow Sniper' I have scanned the area and it seems there are around 90 of them here," Eve said scanning for other possible solutions.
"Well that's perfect! We only need 30 of them so we don't even have to use much effort." I said, excited of my first mission.
"Move out!" Elsword commanded as he rushed towards the demons with everyone else hot in pursuit. We made mince meat out of the demons, Elsword and Raven hacking and slashing anything that came across their path. Aisha was using close range magic, and wasn't using much effort at all. Rena was using her bow and a series of kicks to support. Chung was in the back, supporting his team mates and covering them, occasionally throwing some grenades and using Dread Chase. In no time, we gathered all 30 Sniper scales.
"28, 29, 30! Okay we're done let's go talk to Lucy now." Chung said obviously feeling happy getting to go on missions again. And it was very fun for me too, my first mission was a huge success. We casually walked back into town, finding Lucy at work fixing up a necklace.
"Lucy! We gathered all the scales you wanted!" Aisha waved and Lucy waved back. We brought the materials and handed them over the the accessory shop owner.
"Thank you so much, with this the towns people can now create more weapons to defend themselves with!" Lucy thanked us, gave us our reward, and we bid farewell.
"Holy crap look at all this ED! And we barely did anything!"
"I know! Lucy is really generous."
"That's it, I'm going to Lucy now for my missions from now on." We were all talking while Chung was looking at some papers looking at the other missions. We finished all the other missions very quickly, having to kill a number of demons, assisting the Red Knights, and gathering more materials. We only had to use a few pots and orbs, but other than that we were doing very well. I was impressed on how well we were doing. We completed all the missions in no time, and so far having earned a total of 300,000 ED. Everyone's eyes were wide as they stared down all the ED they had. It was about 3:00 in the afternoon, and we were already on our final mission.
"Okay guys final mission! Wow that was fast," Chung said.
"Yes! man we still got it!" Elsword did a fist bump with Raven, who smiled a little.
"Okay what is our last request?" Eve said in an emotionless tone.
"Let's see here... Hmmmm we better be careful guys, Penninsio says that this mission will be very challenging. We have to eliminate the shadow master." I suddenly became scared, facing the shadow master again, who almost killed me. I know he had extreme power, and could easily kill any of us. But I didn't want to worry anyone, so I kept my mouth shut. Chung seemed to notice the expression I had on my face, and gave me worried look. I mouthed to him, I'll tell you later. We then started to head back to Resiam outskirts, where hopefully we would survive. We fought through waves of demons with no effort, and was searching everywhere for the shadow master.
"Man where the heck is this guy? How are we supposed to eliminate the shadow master, if we can even freaking find him?" Elsword threw his arms up in frustration, as we were searching for an hour while fighting demons.
"We gotta keep looking guys, we have to protect Hamel. Also the reward is huge too. 100,000 ED," Chung stated. We kept looking for anything we can find. We threatened demons to tell us, we searched for secret entrances, but with no luck. We decided to take a break, and make a camp. It was getting kind of late now, and Elsword made a fire with his magic. Raven went to collect more wood, Rena started to hunt for fruit in trees as sides to hour food we brought with us. Eve went somewhere to scan the area with Aisha. Which of course, left me and Chung alone.
"So Ara, could you tell me what you were so worried about?" Chung asked sincerely fixing something with his cannon and checking his disfrozens.
"W-well, I trust you so I'll tell. Last week when I came injured and brought the demons into the town? I almost died. And that was because of the shadow master. He weakened me, and sent waves of demons after me. If it hadn't been for you guys coming to my aid, I would have been dead. Don;t underestimate him Chung. He is a powerful being." I looked at Chung waiting for a response.
"Well, you were alone that time, and you didn't know his abilities. Now with the rest of us, we will be just fine! Don't worry Ara, and if something happens, I'll protect you." He said it so sincere, it warmed me to the toe. I gave him a hug, and he rubbed my back. It felt nice especially with the fire giving us more warmth.
"Thank you Chung, It means a lot to me, and I'm really glad I joined you guys," I said still in his warm embrace.
"No problem Ara, I'm always happy to help!" I pulled away and playfully punched him in the arm.
"Ow!" He smiled rubbing the place I punched him in. I knew it didn't hurt him, and it actually hurt me more than it hurt him.
"You say that all the time my dear Chungy!" He blushed, and I did too trying not to look each other in the eyes, we sat in silence for a few minutes. But as I glanced up, I saw a dark figure creeping up behind Chung. I widened my eyes, and noticed it wasn't just my imagination.
"Chung! Behind you!" He whipped around, threw a grenade, and stepped back retrieving his destroyer, and he handed me my spear.
"Identify yourself!" Chung yelled, confident and in command. He pointed his destroyer at the figure, and he laughed. I recognized it.
"Ha! Okay lovebirds, the heir to the Seiker, who couldn't protect his father, and the weak little girl, who had to come to the elgang to survive our last encounter. Chung winced at The figures remark, and felt slightly enraged.
"I know it's you shadow master!" I yelled pointing my spear at him too now.
"Guess you already know." The shadow master revealed himself, and Chung's eyes widened.
"You're who we're looking for! Prepare to die! I won't let you harm a single soul in the city of Hamel!"
"What if I already did?" If demons can smirk, I bet he would be smirking right now. Chung let his guard down, and was confused but angry.
"What do you mean!" He yelled. I took his hand into mine, and whispered,
"Chung, don't be so reckless. He's powerful I told you."
"I can't let him harm Hamel."
"I know but you can't just charge recklessly like that."
"Then what do we do? The others aren't back yet."
"We'll have to hold him off until they get here." I felt nervous. Even with Chung I wasn't sure if we could hold this guy off. But we have to try. I went into my En form, while Chung went into berserk. Even through the helm, I could feel confidence radiating from him.
"Let's do this." And with that we charged into battle.
Me: There all done :D
Rena: Man this chapter was all lovey dovey.
Me: Yeah I know I suck at writing those parts SORRY!
Elsword still in Sweeded: Man this chocolate tastes AWESOME!
Chung: FUUUUUUU GIVE ME SOME ELBOY!
Elsword: :P Over my dead body.
Chung: *Shrugs* Okay then. DREAD CHASE!
~2 hours later~
*Missles finally reach Sweeden*
Elsword: OH COME ON I HATE DREAD CHASE!
Rena: Oh hey Chung I got some of that Sweedish Chocolate for you!
Chung: :D niiiiice looks like I didn't need to kill you after all Elsword *munches on chocolate* THIS IS AMAZING!
Elsword: *dead connection lost with phone*
Aisha: Oh well at least I don't have to be paired with him anymore
Raven: *revives Elsword*
Aisha: Q_Q WHY RAVEN WHY? ENERGY SPURT!
Me: In tag that one-hits so good thing we're no in tag-
Aisha: *teleports everyone to tag* ENERGY SPURT! AGAIN!
Everyone but aisha: *dies*
Aisha: :P I'll revive the girls but guys are just stupid xD