NAA: Finally have wifi again!

Ara: NAA-San does not own Elsword.

NAA: What's with the 'san'?

Ara: Would you prefer NAA-Chan.

NAA: I would prefer NAA-Sama

Ara: ...

Chapter Thirteen:
Several Unexpected Visits.

"Where were you?"

"How could you let this happen?!"

"You're supposed to be our town's guardian, aren't you?"

I sighed. I really messed up this time. When I had returned a few days earlier, I was met with the furious townspeople. They considered me the town's guardian. A good ten to fifteen glitters had invaded, their tactics more advanced, and equipment a much better quality then before.

The glitters had managed to wound a good ten locals, fortunately there were no lost lives. However, some of the buildings on the outskirts of town had come very close to downgrading into ashes.

Of course the townspeople blame me for this travesty, as there is no one else to blame but the town's so-called guardian. I was surprised, and relieved that there wasn't more glitters then there was. What had happened to the miniature army I had sensed? I had no idea.

That matter had been dealt with fairly quickly, I destroyed as many glitters as I could before Elsword and his comrade arrived. Once they showed up, I left, not wanting to speak to them as I felt so weighed down with guilt.

I've managed to avoid them thus far, but...

"Aisha, is everything alright?" I glanced at my staff, discarded to the kitchen table.

"Yeah, it's all good." I replied, not quite hesitantly.

"Are you sure?" I groaned. Angkor can be such a doter sometimes.

"Yes I'm sure!" And then a thump in the Cellar made me jump. "Hold on Angkor, I've gotta go deal with something." I strode over, and snatched my staff, twirling it in anticipation. Then I crept over to, and down the stairs, tense in a defensive position.

"Don't point that at me, I'm injured." I, er, the other Aisha strode out of the shadows. I looked her up and down, every inch of her body, wondering if she was who she said she was.

"Aisha Ostrum, stop being a pervert." I guffawed, little giggles escaping. Me, a pervert? Hah! ... Ok, so maybe a little...

"What're you doing here?" I furrowed my brow, smiling confusedly.

"I just need to talk to Allegro about something." She insisted, and began to hoist herself up the stairs. I followed.

"But you can't go outside, I'll go get him." I suggested, not wanting people to distinguish the difference. Two in particular.

"Don't be silly, we are exactly alike, except for personality of course, but I'm pretty sure I can mimic you well enough."

"You don't understand, I'll go get Allegro, you stay here and... Rest! If your injured, than rest." I nodded, glad I could actually come up with something. Other Aisha gave me a look, sighed, than sat in a wooden chair.

"Please, just hurry." I nodded, and dashed out the door. Of course, someone was an idiot and decided to stand right in my way. So I came face-to-not-quite-face with a certain redhead. I fell down from impact.

"What the hell, idiot?!" I exclaimed, rubbing my nose.

"You ran into me." I glared at his calm expression, crinkling my nose.

"Well you were in the way, now move it, I'm in a hurry." I got up, dusted myself off, and attempted to side-step him.

"Not quite yet, I have some questions." He crossed his arms, side-stepping with me. I growled.

"Please." I forced, looking down at his feet instead of his eyes.

"Not until you answer some questions." He insisted.

"Later, it's an emergency." This time, I tried to gather all my emotional energy, and look him straight in the eye, lower lip high in an almost-pout. ElsIdiot didn''t say anything for a bit.

"Fine." And he stepped aside. Before I could prevent it, I smiled. I bounded past, headed straight for Allegro's.

"Wh-what?!" The dark haired Alchemist cried in the loudest voice I've ever heard him make. I had just explained my alternate self's situation.

"You heard me, The Other Aisha needs medical attention, grab some potions and let's go!" I urged, shoving him towards a shelf cluttered with dozens of corked bottles, all swirling with bright liquids, sometimes fizzing.

Allegro adjusted his glasses, pushing them higher on his nose, and gently maneuvered a few bottles containing some red liquid into a pouch. He strapped the pouch to his overflowing-with-scrolls belt.

"A-alright, I think I-I'm ready." He nodded to himself, checking items off with his fingers. I grabbed his wrist, and tugged him out the door. Passing the redhead as he tapped his foot near my door. I scowled, throwing the door open, and locking it behind us.

"Now do your thing, and heal her." Other Aisha was looking paler than before. She gave a mirthless smile to Allegro.

"Some glitter dart, probably poisoned." She summarized, pointing to her thigh. Allegro 'tch'ed, and reached into his pouch.

"D-Drink this." He said in a slightly assertive tone, handing the bottle to Other Aisha. The witch nodded, downing the contents of the bottle in one gulp. She swiped a finger over her mouth, successfully wiping a smudge of crimson.

"N-Now apply thi-this to the wo-wound twice e-e-every day. Once wh-when you wa-wake up, once be-before sleeping. I-It should heal wi-within the w-week." The other purplette nodded in understanding, taking a second bottle. This one seemed to contain some neon green salve. I grimaced at it.

"Alright, you're all healed up, might as well report." I stated, my hands finding their way to hips.

"Well, today was... Eventful," she began, "I went on a school trip to the Hope Bridge. The ElBaka dragged me around to 'explore'. I encountered Chloe, a Dark Elf under Ran-I'll explain who is in a moment-. We fought, I was shot with a dart from one of the glitters." She stopped, wincing as Allegro wrapped a bandage around her thigh where the dart hit.

"So who's Ran?" I questioned, now folding my arms through each other.

"Ran is the demon Lord who's been creating this mess. He sent Uno Hound to collect the El, which I assume he succeeded in as I was pulled away before I could get it myself. There's also a band of Rebels against Ran. They now about the different Dimensions, and one of them is the ElJerk's older sister." I nodded, my mouth in a small 'o'. "Your turn." She finished.

"Well, I sensed a small army of glitters near the mountains. When I went to investigate, the ElsIdiot of this dimension was talking with a comrade of his. He' on to us, and waiting outside for me to 'answer some questions'. I also managed to let a few buildings be burnt down by some glitters, and several villagers were injured. No deaths." I concluded, sighing again at my mistake.

Other Aisha nodded.

"You reminded me, the ElBaka of Os also knows. I'm pretty sure he actually believes me now, as I almost... Blaster him with... A fireball..." She trailed off, looking at the ground as I broke out with giggles.

"That's the best!" I cried, clutching my stomach as it became pained from my violent giggling. Allegro just stood their, looking confused.

"S-So there's two Mi-Mister Elswo-sword's too?" He inquired, cocking his head lightly, glasses becoming unbalanced. Me and Other Aisha nodded. The young Alchemist's jaw opened. He looked perplexed.

"Now how'm I gonna get this one to leave me alone." I pondered aloud, muttering incomplete sentences filled with suggestions.

"Why not bonk him on the head, and dump him in the mountains?" Other Aisha smiled, probably imagining doing the same to Os' Elsword. I held my staff up, and she frowned, seeing it's ax-like blade. Just then, knocking resounded on the door. Probably the ElsIdiot himself.

"Allegro, stall the idiot while Other Aisha leaves." I demanded, as Other Aisha got to her feet.

"Thank you for your help, Allegro." She said, smiling, then pacing to the cellar door. Allegro nodded, than went to the door. I grabbed the empty glass bottle, meanwhile, and inconspicuously set it into the sink. Then, motioning for Allegro to let the redhead in, I nonchalantly sat myself where Other Aisha used to be, crossing my legs after.

"Alright, begin." I said, frowning at him. Elsword frowned back as Allegro attempted to inch away from the tension. I gave a gesture, signalling he could leave. The door shut soon after.

"'Not technically an impostor'?" He said after a good ten moments of silent staring down.

"It's true, but I'm warning you now, unless you wanna be mixed up in a mess involving dimensions, and crap, don't ask more." He raised his eyebrows. I shook my head.

"Explain." Is all he stated as he crossed his arms over his armored chest. Huffing, I blew out enough hair to remove my bangs from my eyes, exasperatedly.

"It's a long story..." I tried warning again. He just continued to look at me, straight faced. And then I began, spilling my guts to the annoying brat I've known for two weeks.

His face showed confusion at first, than disbelief, and finally, amusement. I scowled.

"If you think this is funny, you can leave." I stood, pointing to the door as my chair rocked. He looked surprised.

"I believe you, it's just a little hard to think that there's someone else who knows about the dimensions." This time, it was my turn to look confused. He knew already?

"What?!" I shrieked, feeling flustered and annoyed that I had to explain something he already knew.

"Well, yeah, I'm an enemy of Ran. A darn persistent one, too." He smiled, probably the first real smile he's shown me, in pride. I scowled.

"You could've told me." I grumbled, stomping to the little library. "You can leave now. If you already know, than I don't have to stand your presence anymore." I called, plopping myself down in the fluffy chair, and grabbing the nearest book.

"You haven't answered my question though." I groaned.

"I'm from Os, OK?" This time, I could tell he was really confused.

"The last dimension, the one that's dying. The one that's gonna drag the other two down with it." His eyes filled with understanding.

"Other two?" I groaned again. What an idiotic, ignorant- Wait... He didn't know there was a third?

"Yeah, there's three alternate dimensions. Didn't know that?" Victory welled up in my chest. He mumbled something incoherent, than left. Once the door clicked shut, I forced myself to relax. Man, I really dislike that guy.

NAA: It's short.

Elesis: Agreed. And I didn't get any screen time. Word time?

NAA: I have decided to respond to reviews through PM! That way the chapters aren't two times longer than they should be.

Elesis: It's taken you thirteen chapters to decide this?

NAA: Moving on, I think I'm gonna post a new fanfic. It's gonna be an ElAren? ArElesis? Basically, an ArenxElesis fic. It's based off a Vocaloid song :D

Elesis: Isn't that original?

NAA: Why is the Elgang so mean to me?

Toodle-Loodles,

~Not-Alone-Anymore