NAA: Ara, don't be a gooey Chocolate-Chip cookie.

Ara: So now we're quoting Tv shows?

NAA: Actually, maybe you should be a gooey chocolate-chip cookie.

Ara: BUT YOU'LL EAT ME IF I DO!

NAA: Exactly.

Ara: NAA is not a cannibal(hopefully), nor does she own the game Elsword.

NAA: To ze chaptah!

Ara: And now we're speaking in bad French accents...

Chapter Four:
Up, Than Down, Than Further Down.

Elsword's PoV

Where was she going? Chung may think that Aisha is going to the bathroom, or something, but I don't. So I decided to follow her. And I was right, she was heading towards the door. What was she doing anyway? I followed her out the door and around the building. Was she going to the basement?

That answer was soon answered as she heaved a pair of metal doors open. Concrete steps led into near midnight darkness. I waited until she had descended before going down also.

The sparse light from window near the ceiling illuminated dust moats and a room hewn with cobwebs. Frowning, I glanced around the dusty room, spotting nothing but a few hot water tanks, and several fuse boxes at first.

A bright blue suddenly erupted from behind a previously invisible wall. I had to squint to see anything as I approached. After less then a minute, the light died down, and there was Aisha, looking as if she had just been tossed like a skipping stone through water.

She sat on her butt, shaking her head as if clearing away confusing thoughts. I was relieved she hadn't noticed me yet, but that didn't last long. Her head suddenly spun around in a blur, her purple irises glaring at me.

"W-What are you doing here?!" Her voice was a mix of shock, and rage.

"I... Uh, was sent to check on a fuse?" I stated lamely, hoping she would buy my poorly executed lie, nonetheless.

"A... fuse?" She cocked her head.

"What, you don't know what a fuse is?" I smirked, glad she was more gullible then I had first thought.

"Of course I know what a fuse is!" She practically screamed in her flustered state as she got up from the ground, dusting her skirt off in the process.

"What are you doing down here, anyways, Grape-head?" Oops, didn't mean for 'Grape-Head' to slip out.

"Grape-head?! You're one to talk! What's up with your hair, huh?! It look like someone dumped a bucket of red paint, but missed a spot!" She said, pointing at the dark spot of my hair.

"What did you say you little brat?" I muttered in a threatening tone, for some reason much more offended than I should be.

"You heard me!" She stuck her tongue out childishly.

"My hair is naturally red!" I stated, trying to push my anger down. It wasn't working as my statement came out more as a growl.

"As if!" She threw her hands up in animated gestures. That's when I remembered the blue light.

"What was that light?" I blurted before I could close my mouth.

"What blue light?" Her eyes were wide. "There wasn't any blue light." She continued the lie.

"Hah! I bet anybody outside could see it easily!" I placed my hands on the back of my head, leaning back as a smirk found it's way onto my lips.

"Really?! I hope no-" She froze, blinking before her eyes narrowed. I suddenly felt a very blunt pain in the center of my skull as she smacked my head.

"Ouch! What was that for?!" I shouted. She crossed her arms over her chest, a pout evident on her features.

"You shouldn't have followed me, idiot." She muttered, looking to the wall where the light had originated from. I only now notice a large carving looking as if it was some character from an ancient language.

"Why not?" I questioned, defiance high in my voice.

"Now you have to get tangled up in this too." I could just barely make those words out as she whispered them.

"Tangled up in what, exactly?" My tone now wary as I studied her face.

"It's a long story that I don't have time to explain now since there is only two minutes left until my next class." She explained.

"Then tell me after school, why don't we head to your house." I suggested.

"Well why not yours?" She suddenly asked, pink touching her cheeks. Now why was she blushing?

"Because I have a sister who will tease the hell outta me AND you if we do." I informed, nodding matter-of-factly. She sighed.

"Fine." And at that, our slow, then heated, and then reluctant conversation came to an end. We both trudged back up to ground level, and departed ways once reaching the entrance. I couldn't wait to find out little miss grape's secret.

Time skip to after school~!

Aisha's PoV

Where was that red-head? He needs to hurry, I'm dying of heat out here. I pouted, my arms crossed over my chest as I stood, bored, outside the main gate. It felt like forever since I had started waiting.

Another eternity passed before he finally came out with Chung.

"Hey, Aisha." Chung waved a little to me.

"Hi." I muttered irritably, marching over to the duo.

"What took you so long, idiot?" I growled dangerously at Elsword, poking him in the chest for extra measure.

"Already going out on a date, now?" Chung laughed. My cheeks felt like fire was burning inside of them as I glared at the blonde.

"Sh-shut up." I hissed at him, narrowing my eyes. Elsword stayed silent this whole time, but he suddenly broke out into laughter.

"Why are you laughing, freak?" I straightened, but still had to tilt my head up to look him in the eye.

"You just make a funny face when your angry!" He continued laughed as I harrumphed, my hand flying up to smack him on the head like earlier.

"Whatever, let's just go." I muttered, striding away without bothering to wait for him. He laughed a bit more, probably not realizing that I was leaving without him. The chuckling stopped suddenly, and I heard him call a "See ya!" to Chung. His footfalls quickly approached.

"Still angry?" I could hear the smirk in his voice.

"No." I said sarcastically, giving a bitter smile to him. He started laughing again, the b*st*rd!

"Oh just shut up." I growled, lengthening my stride as to get ahead of him. He caught up quickly. The walk back to Aisha Ostrum's apartment felt like an Elf's life-span. We finally reached the building, where I came to a sharp halt.

He stumbled a bit, surprised by my stop.

"Here we are!" I announced, turning to the glass doors. I thrust them open, they swung without squeaking.

"Oh Aisha~! Who's this?" Rena called, winking towards me.

"This is the ElBaka. ElBaka, Rena. Rena, Elbaka." I spoke bluntly, not wasting any emotion to full her sick matchmaking thoughts.

"So his name is ElBaka~?" Rena giggled, and honestly, I was jealous of that giggle. It sounded like an aria of song birds.

"It's Elsword." The idiot corrected, that d*mn smirk still on his face.

"Whatever, let's just go." I stomped to the stairs, but then noticed Elsword's curious glance. I silently sighed, then reluctantly inched to the mirror-like elevator doors. The button felt jammed for a moment, but then I realized my finger wasn't even pushing it in.

The moment my finger put a tiny bit of pressure on it, the doors slid open with a 'ding'. I once again sighed, not as silently but not loud enough for anybody to hear. Elsword appeared next to me, stepping in with ease.

"Have fun you two~!" Rena called. That did it. I let the doors close on Elsword's shocked face, then dashed up the stairs as fast as I could. I must've gotten an elevator phobia or something, 'cause I am not going on that thing ever again. I could still hear Rena's chuckles resounding against the floral wallpaper.

I heard the dinging of the elevator before I reached the last step. I didn't really care when Elsword looked at me with confusion. I knew I was burning red, though. I don't even know why I was embarrassed.

Heavily stepping to room 216, the lock seemed to take more then the usual amount of jiggling before it opened.

"I've been sitting out here li-" Angkor snapped his mouth shut when he noticed Elsword. I smiled grimly. I wish I could have warned the little bat.

"Did you hear something?"

"Nope!" I answered, perhaps too quickly, Elsword's question. I quickly stepped over to Angkor, grabbing his cage and replacing it in my room before returning to Elsword. He was sitting on the couch like he owned the place.

"So, you live alone?" He inquired. I just nodded before sitting stiffly next to him. He blinked at me, waiting for something.

"Aren't you supposed to offer something to guests?" He dead-panned. My mouth fell open a bit.

"Would you l-like something?" I asked awkwardly, refusing to look at him directly.

"Nah." My temper flared up.

"So you bring the topic of politeness up, than rudely decline an offer?" I more stated than asked.

"Yep." I sighed before standing up myself, and walking to the kitchen area. I got a nice glass of water, and downed it before returning to the couch.

"Should I begin than?" I questioned the red-head.

"What...? Oh, right, yeah." I internally face-palmed. My explanation came soon after, long winded as expected. Surprisingly, Elsword just nodded, taking everything as easily as Aisha Ostrum had. I had expected at least a little bit of shock from both of them, but was never rewarded.

"And that's it." I finally ended, diverting my eyes to the ground. He suddenly burst out laughing for the third time today.

"You expect me to believe that?!" I knew my cheeks had grown pink, but growled angrily.

"Do you need proof?" I offered touchily, trying not to release my rage.

"Well it would be nice." He smirked at me with skeptical eyes. I scowled, but then summoned my staff. It appeared in a flash of pink, purple, and golden sparkles.

"Pfft, any amateur magician could do that!" I sighed, and bonked him on the head with my now summoned staff.

"Will you just shut up, or do I have to send you to Elisium to see for yourself?!" I screamed, standing up.

"Well sure, why not?"

"Well too bad, 'cause I would never privilege someone half as good as you with a visit to a paradise like Elisium!" I humphed, looking out the nearby window.

"That still doesn't prove anything~!" He spoke sing-songily. I growled.

"Well if you don't believe me, then just leave!" I pointed at the door with my staff. Now he looked shock, but it quickly disappeared.

"Fine, I will." He got up, towering a head above me, and strode to the door. Slamming it shut.

"B*st*rd." I whispered, going to Aisha Ostrum's bedroom. Angkor was smiling his cute little smile, but it seemed duller then usual.

"My treat?" He inquired. I didn't answer as I flopped onto the messy bed. I forgot to tidy it earlier.

"Get into a fight with your boyfriend?" He asked sympathetically.

"He's not my d*mn boyfriend!" I yelled at the bat, chucking my staff across the room at the wall. It hit with a loud 'thump', then clattered to the floor. Guilt flooded my conscious as I stared at the new dent in the wall.

"Alright, whatever. As long as I get my treat, I don't care." I scowled, guilt fleeing and irritation taking up residence. I hate that d*mn ElBaka.

NAA: ARA~~~?!

Ara: What?

NAA: Will you kill the spider family living in my room?

Ara: NO!

NAA: Ugh... Is this story too rushed?

Ara: The chapter was shorter then usual.

NAA: ANSWER MY QUESTION!

Ara: Did you say something NAA?

NAA: Meanie.

Ara: Well then!

NAA: Is Elsword coming to Aisha's house unrealistic?

Ara: I dunno, I don't live in reality.

NAA: So NOW you answer my question!

Ara: Just reply to the reviews, will you?

NAA: Fine...

To RubyCrusade: All I ever do is say 'Thank You' to you! So I'm a purple unicorn...? I don't know what that means, but YAY~!

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To G123u: Thank you to both your reviews~! I'm not good at making plain fillers, there's always some sort of sense of foreboding, or a hint to a future chapter! And once again thank you, I try my hardest!

Ara: Why are reviewers so nice to you?

NAA: BECAUSE I'M AWESOME!

Ara: Pfft-

NAA: Meanie.

Toodle-loodles,

~Not-Alone-Anymore