NAA: I have returned.

Elsword: You already used that one.

NAA: Hmm... Welcome back me(?)!

Elsword: *thumbs up*

NAA: YAY~!

Elsword: NAA does NOT own me, er, Elsword. The game. Yeah.

Chapter Ten:
Impostor?

Aisha Ostrum's PoV

"H-Here it is!" The dark haired Alchemist exclaimed, coming as close to excited as his quiet personality would let him.

"Finally! It's been three days!" I complained, pouting over-dramatically.

"W-Well it's ready, s-so here you g-go." Allegro held out the glass tube, a cork stuck in it's mouth. I snatched it away, inspecting the contents. A bright green liquid, something one might find while gazing at a Tv screen. It swirled around, bubbles silently reaching for the bit of oxygen near the top.

"How do I use it?" Questioning him as I swished the liquid around a bit.

"You just p-pour it into a beverage, o-or some other e-edible substa-stance." He explained, holding his hand out timidly for the fee. I sighed, tossing a few coins to his palm. He gazed in wonderment at the glinting metal, almost like some five year old would a new bike, or something of the sort.

"Oh, and Aisha said 'hi'." I mentioned, acting like I had only now remembered. The boy's features lit up, the corners of his mouth twitching into a little smile.

"N-Next time you s-see her, say 'h-hi' back for me, p-please." I laughed, making sure not to drop the glass tube in my hand.

"Sure, I'll say 'h-hi' for you." I giggled, turning to return to the kitchen area. Allegro always delivered to me, I wonder if he delivers to all his costumers who request unique potions. The door clicked shut, almost so quietly I couldn't hear.

Finally Allegro had finished the potion, it's taken him a good three days. However, it was worth it. This potion would enable me to sense the glitter demons prowling about with ease. I smiled deviously, glad I could anticipate the next attack easier.

But I'm not very hungry. I'll just have some water then. I grabbed one of the clay mugs in the cabinet, filling it up quickly at a sort of water tap. It appeared to use magic to work, though, unlike what I'm used to.

I took a large gulp, and continued on from there, wiping a bit of neon green from my chin when finished. To test out my newly acquired ability, I went outside. Were there any glitters around? I concentrated, furrowing me brow as I squeezed my eyes shut.

A, the small flicker of an enemies life-force; El, obviously. Slowly, my conscious filled up with the presence of a good ten glitters, around two kilometers out of town. They seemed to be approaching. I breathed deeply, opening my eyes as a sense of satisfaction filled my chest.

This would make my stay here much easier. I began humming due to happiness, turning to go back inside. The force of a large amount of demons suddenly hit me. I stumbled from the imaginary impact.

Why were there so many all of a sudden? They were coming from the south, near the Mot mountain range. Was that where they came from? Maybe I should check it out, get rid of the root of the problem before it grows more than it already has.

The only problem was that all those glitters were heading here. Around two-to-three times the normal pack of them. I'm sure that idiot Elsword could handle them, and Allegro could always bomb them with potions.

Not to mention the rest of the populace were mostly made up of farmers. They could hold their own in a fight. I continued to ponder the situation, not noticing the original group of glitters nearing the 'half-way point'.

It would still take them awhile to reach the town though(or should I call it a village?). Why was I hesitating? Oh yeah, I don't trust half the people here. You can't blame me, they glare at me like I'm some sort of witch. Oh, wait.

Finally coming to a decision, I marched through the house, grabbing various necessary items. My staff, some mana potions I got from Allegro, a book in case I wanted to take a break on the way, and some lunch.

Once properly prepared, I set out. The door locked behind me, courteous of a simple spell. I let my staff go, allowing it to hover in the air. After double-checking the bag I packed everything in, I hopped on. The distance between me and my destination would become short work this way.

I ascended, gripping my staff tightly as it flew forwards. I was never able to do this back home in Velder, so I was a bit nervous. I didn't want to fall and die s'all.

The view was beautiful. Miles and miles of farmland. The only buildings within the vast crop were farmhouses and barns. I smiled at the tranquility; you'd never be able to experience something like this in the city.

After around ten minutes of flying, I passed over the group of glitters traversing below. I frowned. Their armor and weapons seemed different somehow. It was probably just my imagination.

It was only then that I realized exactly how high up I am. Now that I think about it, how was I able to spot the glitters in the first place unless I'm ascending extremely rapidly. Oh.

I forgot to control the darn thing, I swear this staff has a mind of it's own.

"Ahem, Miss Aisha?"

"WHAT THE HE- WAH!" My hands gripped nothing but air as a result of my exclamation, and throwing my hands up in surprise. My staff almost flew out from under me, but I managed to get a hold on it once more.

"A-Angkor? Where the hell are you?" I glanced around to see if he was flying beside or behind me. I was only greeted by the wind roaring in my ears.

"No Miss Aisha, I am not with you at the moment. I am speaking with telepathically, using your staff as a medium. I thought I explained how I could do this when you first created the staff. That's why I told you to add the special-" I spoke quickly, cutting him off before he entered 'lecture mode'.

"Ah yes, now I remember. Heh, is there something urgent you need to tell me; I'm a bit busy at the moment." The words tumbled out.

"I just thought I'd inform you that the other Aisha is being extremely cruel to me. She's forcing me to-"

"That's nice and all, but I really need to focus." I interrupted again, trying to figure out my whereabouts. Ever since Angkor started speaking, I lost track of where I was going.

"Alright, I get it. Just be careful, and don't forget to-" Once more interrupting my adorable little companion, I ignored him completely.

"I know, I know." And with that, I vaguely heard him speak a farewell before all went quiet. I let a breath out, letting it be lost in the wind rushing around me. The air was thin, making breathing a bit difficult. So, I decided to descend and take a break.

Though it had only been around fifteen minutes since I left Lanitoris for my quick field-trip, I felt surprisingly hungry. Probably due to having to continuously use mana so my staff would stay airborne. What a pain.

Landing was easy; much more simple then I imagined. It wasn't long until I was sitting in a field of extremely well-tended grass, munching on a sandwich I had packed beforehand. Nothing interesting happened, so I allowed my focus to stay on the shockingly large horde of glitters in the mountains.

Using the demons as a sort of destination point, I was able to figure out which direction they were in. Turns out I had veered a bit to far West. Judging by how far I'd gotten, I estimated around another fifteen to thirty minutes until I got there.

I mounted my staff, taking a bit to get comfortable before allowing myself to lazily ascend. It really was a nice day, but napping would not be tolerated! Especially since napping after you eat is an indefinite way to gain weight.

Speeding up until I was again surrounded by nothing but the wind whizzing by. Nothing extraordinary happened, it was rather boring, actually. Before long, the terrain began to change.

It gradually evolved from warm grassy fields, and into a craggy, stiff wasteland. And, when that flew by, into mountains reaching farther into the sky then could be seen. Now to find the source of all those glitters.

I wouldn't be able to fly soon; not only was my mana almost out, but it would also be a bit of a squeeze if I had to fly in-between cliffs. So, I let myself descend slowly. Landing on a particularly flat rock, I glanced around.

Nothing in the immediate vicinity, I guess they're further into the mountains. Concentrating, I managed to figure out the general direction, but was more interested in a new presence.

Who was it? Wait, two people. I wonder who they are. My curiosity piqued, I ventured forwards. It wasn't long before I came to a large hole in the mountain, what a big cave.

"Interesting." A man's muffled voice echoed throughout the cavern. I didn't recognize it. "So you think that she's not the Dimension Witch we were informed of." The voice said. Wait, was he talking about me?

"Pretty much, she also seems to be a bit more..." Was that the ElDork? Heh, ElDork.

"You think she's an impostor?" The other man said. I could feel steam coming from my body. That d*mn ElDork.

"She's gotta be!" I growled, preparing to march in there and tell him exactly what I thought of that. But of course,

"Miss Aisha, are you busy now?" Angkor, you idiot!

"Yes I am!" I said, a bit louder than intended. I hope that man and the ElDork didn't hear me. Wait a second, if Elsword is here, then that means there isn't anyone in the village to protect it! The Gate!

And the citizens! I have to get back quickly, I can hold off finding the source of glitters for another day. But out of nowhere, pain filled my head as stars exploded in my vision.

"D*mn that hurts. Who the hell-?" I turned around to find a glitter holding a rather large club. It was backed by two shield wielding demons and a larger glitter wearing partially golden armor. It had a sword at it's side.

These glitters seemed different from the ones from before. More organized, with better equipment. No matter, I can take them easily! I smirked, ignoring my new headache and temporarily forgetting Elsword and his companion.

"Come at me." I taunted, sticking my tongue out and winking. No reaction. What a bunch of dull minded demons. The two holding shields advanced, their commander marching just behind. I frowned before turning my attention to the club-holder.

It was gone? I jumped forwards, barely dodging a swinging club from behind.

"That's dirty." I grumbled, twirling around to fire off a compact ball of fire. The glitter tried batting it away with it's club but only succeeded in catching it. The club turned to ashes in a matter of seconds.

I dashed forward, summoning an orb of dark energy and thrusting it forwards. The recoil pushed me back into a pair of shields as the orb caused damage. I hopped away, barely escaping a bash to my back.

"D*mn, if only I had enough time to charge up some more mana- Wait, the mana potions!" I exclaimed happily, stuffing my hand into the satchel I brought and digging around for the glass vial.

Once I found it, I popped the cork and took a gulp of the blue liquid. I could feel mana returning to me.

"Alright, take this; Phantom Breath!" An image of Angkor appeared above the group of two shielders, and commanders. They were soon engulfed in darkness spewing from Petite Angkor's mouth. A 'Petite Angkor' is what I called a duplicate of Angkor's power.

Speaking of Angkor, I wonder what happened to him? He was just talking a moment ago. Maybe I was tuning him out on accident. I relaxed, the glitters should be taken care of.

A shuffling noise drew my attention to something behind me. The club wielding glitter had stood. It's useless without a weapon, so I watched with mild interest as it trudged slowly to me.

It suddenly bent over, and picked up a rock. Is he gonna try to hit me with that? I let out a sadistic laugh, pacing to the pathetic thing.

"Now die already." I chuckled darkly, swinging my staff down where it made contact with the glitter's shoulder. I howled a bit as green goo seeped from the wound. I licked my lips, ripping my blade out. This time I swung horizontally, it cut though the glitter's neck cleanly.

I 'hmphed' in satisfaction as the head tumbled down, stopping near my feet. Now what was I doing before? Oh yes, spying on Elsword and his friend. I wonder if the heard the commotion?

A scraping of metal resounded to my ears. So one of the survived Phantom Breath? Impossible, glitters are weak creatures. I once glanced back. The one wearing golden armor, the commander it seems, stood, strong as ever.

I scowled, narrowing my eyes in disdain. I sort of wished that Angkor was here, as he amplifies my powers. That glitter Commander would've been dead if he was present.

"-listening to me?" I jolted, that came from my staff.

"Angkor, you're still there?" I wondered aloud, not as much to him as to myself.

"Yes, actually, I was trying to warn you of giving in to the 'darkness' but you were ignoring me, and went into 'Master Mode'." He informed. 'Master Mode' is what he dubbed me when I allow darkness to enter my conscious. I usually get ruder, more sadistic, and a bit... Naughty, you could say.

"Sorry, sorry, I was fighting some glitters. Speaking of which, you'll never believe this: a weird one with golden armor survived my- I mean you Phantom Breath." I half-laughed, furrowing my brow as the glitter before me tried to look intimidating.

"Impossible, that's breath of the Phantom King himself." I face-palmed at the title he gave himself.

"You're not the 'Phantom King'. You're just a normal bat who I enchanted 'cause I got lonely. The side-effects only happened to give you msgical properties on accident." I corrected. "Now shut up so I can deal with this guy." I ordered, preparing to summon a Petite Angkor.

A battle cry emit from the cavern, a flash of red passing. I stood shocked as none other then the ElDork shouted.

"Sandstorm!" The Glitter Commander was thrown into the air as swirling tornado caught it. It fell to the ground in moments, it's corpse causing a full thudding noise. I scowled, now able to process what had just happened.

"I didn't need any help!" I exclaimed, chucking my staff at his face. He ducked, easily dodging. A pout soon settled on my face. A man with long dark hair and a red streak stepped out. He had steeled golden eyes, and all-in-all his presence irked me.

"Is this her?" I scoffed at his question, as he casually managed to piss me off.

"I have a name." I growled, crossing my arms across my chest.

"Yeah." The ElDork ignored me.

"Shall I eliminate her." I chuckled.

"Go ahead and try mister arrogant, I'm not as weak as I look." I smirked, looking him straight in the eyes. His expression didn't change form, just the same permanent frown.

"No, I don't think she's that dangerous." I could feel the anger boiling in my chest. I summoned a small bit of dark energy in my palm, making sure he wouldn't notice it. I was holding back when fighting those glitters so as not to use too much mana, but dark magic is extremely destructive.

Under different circumstances, I'd be able to blow this mountain to pieces.

"You shut up, d*mn sh*t-head." I mumbled, though still coherently.

"What did you just call me?" He sounded upset, good. I turned to look him in the eyes, surprised when I found a smirk on his lips.

"D*mm. Sh*t. Head." I repeated, faking cheerfulness.

"That's it-" The taller guy grabbed the idiot's shoulder, holding hi back from approaching me.

"No need to give in to childish provocations." I opened my mouth, about to shoot a comeback, but none came. And that's when I remembered.

"Oh crap!" I exclaimed, bounding over to wear my staff fell. I pulled another vial of mana potion, gulping it down before hopping on my staff.

"What are you doing?" Elsword questioned, tilting his head cutely. Wait what?

"You're not at Lanitoris. I'm not at Lanitoris. There was a good ten glitters heading towards the village, and the only one there to protect it are the citizens and Allegro. Neither of which I trust to succeed." I explained, jumping into the air where I hovered for a moment.

"And I assure you, I'm not technically not an impostor." I insisted before beginning the journey back to Lanitoris.

NAA: Wow, long chapter. I hope this makes up for updating late. And ya~~~y! Veteran Commander joins the fun~!

Aisha: What a terrible chapter.

NAA: Right when I regain my self-esteem.

Aisha: Reviews?

NAA: Right.

To G123u: You can't get enough. Surprised? I thought everyone would be expecting it, but whatever. And I refuse to call her Elesis. It's not that I don't like the name or whatever, but I started out calling her Elsa in the beginning, so I'll stick with it for now. EM won't join, heh *smiling fakely, hoping you'll believe*. I-It's not like I was, you know, thinking of a sequel idea with EM in it or anything... Heh? And no, I do not mind you correcting me. It's very helpful actually~! And I never played Dragon Quest but imagine slimes to be very weak in general, so, yeah. Plus I was thinking realistically, I mean, if you were bashed on the head with DW's staff, would you live? Sometimes I think I'm in love with him, but then I realize that he is not real...

Rosamanelle: You are psychic! Though I'm not sure if I'll make the whole love square because I personally hate drama in fan-fics, but who knows? Maybe I'll change my mind. (I was planning on Aisha having a sorta-crush on him, but nothing more.) And no, I did not mention it before, I just decided to throw that in there because torturing Angkor is fun.

Rinkushido: It's fine~! I was shooting for a sort of "Cam-Before-The-Storm" feeling. Thank you~!

NAA: I might do another VP chapter since I don't feel like this one was enough, but I probably won't.

Aisha: Don't want to torture the readers with the suspense from last chapter?

NAA: No, I'm just too lazy. And personally, I don't think last chapter was very suspenseful.

Toodle-Loodles,

~Not-Alone-Anymore